The Uncertain Homecoming: Catherine's Journey From Afghanistan

In Season 6 of Hawaii Five-0, the character Catherine Rollins decides to stay in Afghanistan to search for the son of the man who saved her life. Although she does not return to the show as a regular cast member, she does make a few guest appearances, including at Kono and Adam's wedding.

Catherine's absence from Hawaii Five-O

Catherine's absence from *Hawaii Five-O* is explained by her decision to stay in Afghanistan to search for the son of the man who saved her life. This narrative development provided a reason for the character's reduced appearances in seasons 5 and 6, and her eventual departure from the series.

In the show's narrative, Catherine's absence from the core team begins in season 5, with the character making only a few guest appearances in subsequent seasons. While the character's absence is explained by her mission in Afghanistan, there were also real-world reasons for the decrease in screen time. In 2014, it was announced that Michelle Borth, who played Catherine, would not be returning to the series as a regular cast member. This decision was made by the show's creators, leaving the door open for Borth to reprise her role as a guest star.

Following her departure as a series regular, Borth did indeed return to the show on a few occasions. She appeared in the season 5 finale and at Kono and Adam's wedding in season 6. These appearances helped to provide some closure for her character, as she informed Steve McGarrett that she was aware of his intention to propose and accepted his proposal in absentia. Despite this closure, the character's reduced presence in the narrative left some fans wanting more.

While Catherine's absence was explained in-universe by her mission in Afghanistan, the real-world reasons for Borth's departure are not entirely clear. One source suggests that the decision was made by the show's creators, indicating that it may have been a creative choice. However, another source mentions that Borth's departure came after the character's absence in season 5, implying that there may have been other factors at play as well. Regardless of the reasons, Catherine's absence and eventual departure had a significant impact on the show's narrative and its dedicated fanbase.

Catherine's recurring presence in seasons 1-6

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Michelle Borth's departure from the show

Michelle Borth's departure from *Hawaii Five-0* was announced on March 27, 2014, with the reason for her exit left unknown. Borth had played the character of Lieutenant Catherine Rollins, the on-again-off-again girlfriend of Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett, since Season 1.

Borth's departure from the show came after she had been downgraded from a series regular in Seasons 3 and 4 to a guest star in Seasons 5 and 6, and then back to a recurring role in Season 6. Borth's final appearance as a series regular was in Season 4, after which she made three appearances in Season 6 and one appearance in Seasons 7, 8, 9, and 10.

Borth's reduced appearances in the show may have been due to the online abuse she received from some fans. In 2014, Borth hit back at her followers on Twitter, claiming that "writing 'fanfic' does not make u a writer!!" She also told those same fans, "don't quit [your] day jobs," before backtracking and implying that fanfic writers don't have jobs. Borth also reportedly helped shut down a fansite where some of the abuse originated.

Catherine's appearances after season 6

In the popular CBS show 'Hawaii Five-0', Catherine Rollins, played by Michelle Borth, was a recurring character from seasons 1 to 6, but became a prominent character from seasons 3 to 4. After season 6, the character made three more appearances on the show.

In season 6, Catherine was deemed ineligible as she was in Afghanistan, searching for the son of the man who saved her life. She made a few guest appearances after season 4, including at Kono and Adam's wedding, after which she and McGarrett broke up for good.

In season 5, episode 25, and season 6, episodes 1, 2, and 3, Borth reprised her role as Catherine.

Catherine's relationship with Steve McGarrett

Catherine Rollins and Steve McGarrett's relationship is a special one. It goes back to when Joe White told Steve to ask Catherine out, and the two have been together ever since. They were in the Navy together and their relationship grew outside of the Navy as well. Both were stationed and living in Hawaii. Once Steve decided to leave the SEALS and start Five-0, Catherine was still in the Navy, and Steve used her resources to help out Five-0 when they needed it.

Steve and Catherine have faced life-threatening missions together and supported each other through difficult times. When Steve found out his mother was alive, he was angry for a long time, and asked Catherine to find out the real story. When Billy, Catherine's ex-boyfriend, was killed, Steve was there to comfort her.

Steve and Catherine's relationship has had its ups and downs. Catherine left the Navy, and when she was recruited by the CIA, she did not hesitate, even though she knew Steve was going to propose to her. She left on a classified CIA operation before Steve could propose. Steve started dating Lynn, but he was still curious about Catherine and wanted closure. When they met again, Catherine told Steve that she would have said yes to his proposal.

In the series finale, Steve and Catherine's story comes full circle. Steve laments to a friend that Catherine was "the one who got away", and in the final moments of the series, they are seen smiling and holding hands as they depart Hawaii.

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