 Danielle became pregnant, which was used as a plot-device to bring the two closer together, with Ronnie supporting her when she chose to have an abortion.The writers deliberately played on the tragedy of Ronnie being unaware that she was encouraging the abortion of her own grandchild.Ronnie failed to attend Danielle's second clinic appointment, which Crace stated left her character "hurt and distraught" and less willing to confide the truth in Ronnie than ever.