Amanda Ripley

Amanda Ripley was Douglas' second wife after Katy Hunter. The two of them were best friends for 10 years before they wed. In fact, Amanda had been Katy's maid of honor before Cyd and Maya ever met. Their marriage was a necessity. After Maya's birth, Katy had kicked Douglas out due to her ex, Kermit, returning. Douglas went to Amanda's doorstep, and 9 months later, Cyd was born. However, Amanda's former fiance, Ed, returned after a year at sea. Amanda hid Cyd from him for 9 months, so Cyd was really one and a half when Ed met her. Years later, Amanda heard Krane had kidnapped Douglas. After saving his life, they created Penelope. But when Krane stole Douglas again, Amanda gave Penelope up for adoption and resumed a normal life with Ed and Cyd.