Mitchell family physically and mentally abusing Ben behind his back. This is revealed on their wedding day, and Stella committed suicide in the aftermath. The wedding was also significant for the Mitchell family as it saw the introduction of Phil's cousins, Ronnie (Samantha Womack) and Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons), as wild and fun-loving sisters from Ibiza. They buy the local club, R&R. Ronnie and Roxy's father, the manipulative Archie (Larry Lamb) is introduced a year later in 2008, sharing a good relationship with Roxy but a broken one with Ronnie. The true reason of Ronnie and Archie's bad relationship is soon revealed;
Thomas G. Courtney He has one son, two daughters, and four grandchildren. Courtney married his first wife, Donna, in 1966. She died August 24, 2008. Courtney's family has a history of heart problems. He has had heart bypass surgery 3 times, most recently in 2013. Courtney represents district 44 in southeastern Iowa and serves as the majority whip of the Iowa State Senate. He is a member of the Iowa Democratic Party. Courtney serves on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Agriculture committee; the Commerce committee; the Rules and Administration committee; the Labor and Business Relations committee, where he is vice