I agree story actually took a back seat especially once the makers got the extension, I guess even they were surprised and introduced the leap which was not needed considering the fact that most of the tracks which were left open pre leap even post leap they remain unanswered. In fact I remember in one of her interviews post leap Erica mentioned that she was not keen or rather a bit unhappy playing the role of a mother on screen, so seems like even the actors were not that aware of the storyline. Also all this coincided with Shaheer devoting time for his Indonesian project which meant makers had to tweak the storyline so as to accommodate his time as well, I am not bashing or questioning Shaheer's commitment here but these things have to be taken into consideration it's a daily show and not a weekly show.
My only wish now is somehow they give us the last 10 episodes which match the quality of the first 100 episodes, I know it's difficult but that's the least I am expecting
Just my POV, no offence.
Yes..he probably took up the movie offer thinking the show would go off air in Feb..
Must must appreciate everyone for that one thing that they dint let his absence affect the show much..