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;
Garrison Courtney Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the former Border & Transportation Security Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security. Courtney also worked for Rep. Katherine Harris (R-Florida), as the Communications Director and Homeland Security Legislative Assistant in 2004. Courtney has also worked as a reporter and television weather anchor for CBS affiliates in several states, including KPAX-TV in Missoula, Montana and KVAL-TV in Eugene, Oregon and as a producer for TMZ TV. Courtney is an Army veteran, and is a graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Department at The University of Montana also holding a Master of Public Policy from George Mason University.