Catherine Black is Frank's late wife who, when living, was a clinical social worker. Catherine was always a devoted wife and mother even after she and Frank separated. She died from a virus that had infected much of the Pacific Northwest leaving Frank alone to take care of their daughter, Jordan.
Megan Gallagher is a known television actress with many hit series to her credit including "China Beach", "Hill Street Blues", and "The Larry Sanders Show". She has had guest roles in "ER", "Law and Order", " LA Law", "Life as We Know It" and "24".