I have continued to watch this show, although I was put-off as well when her partner was killed off (I don't remember her name, but the actress was Aisha Taylor). There have also been some ongoing story lines I can't follow. I don't think I will ever understand about her father (Is he alive, and was Gabriel really her brother). I also had a problem with the way she dressed for a long time. Was she just rolling out of bed or just getting into bed? She certainly didn't need to wear beach tops and tents bottoms. She looked as if she was trying to hide a pregnancy.
Anyway, I can follow this ongoing theme, I just don't like it. I will be sad to see the last episode with 'Jim'. I also miss the professor friend. (How is his own show doing? I haven't seen it.) Do you get the idea that the new friend, the counselor, and Delia may end up in a relationship?