In addition to being a literal rocket scientist, Karen is a devoted mother and wife. She is completely dedicated to her wife Hen and their young son, Denny. Hen's infidelity with her ex girlfriend (and Denny's biological mother) Eva seriously hurt their marriage. After discovering the affair when Eva attempted to sue the Wilsons for custody of Denny, Karen and Denny temporarily moved in with Karen's parents. However, Karen and Hen eventually reconciled.
In season three, Karen and Hen attempted to have another child. Karen's inability to produce viable eggs crushed her and strained her marriage.
Meeting Hen[]
Karen arrives at a bar, sitting at Hen's table thinking she's her blind date. She immediately starts the conversation hostile. Hen decides to play along, until Karen realizes she's not her blind date. Despite the initial hostility, the two take a liking to each other and continue talking. They realize that their mutual friend, Howard Han had actually set the two up. At this time, Howie and Karen are neighbors.[2]
As time went on, the two eventually become a couple and are beginning to build a life together, even going as far as getting a house together. However, Hen's ex girlfriend, Eva threw a wrench in their plans by having a son, Denny. Hen wants to raise him with Karen, but she refuses and they break up. Sometime later, Hen gets into an accident and breaks her leg. Howie calls Karen to tell her she "died", but he immedietely takes that back and urges her to go see her. They eventually reconcile and they also take in Denny, legally adopting him.[2]
