She has always had a difficult relationship with her son, feeling him to be "too big for the Square" and fears that Pat's revelation, that he is the true father of Pete's son Simon (Nick Berry), will tear her beloved family apart. Before his return to New Zealand, Lou manages to make amends with her estranged son, despite Pat's malicious stirring – who later admits to Simon that Brian Wicks (Leslie Schofield) is his real father after all.
She has always struggled to connect with her son, seeing him as "out of place" and fearing that Pat's revelation will destroy the stability of their family. Before departing New Zealand, Lou mends her relationship with her estranged son, despite Pat's malicious actions – who later admits to Simon that Brian Wicks is his true biological father.