Your mom always did have lousy taste in men.
Edie Britt to her nephew

Helen McCann is Edie's sister and Austin's mother.

BiographyEdit

Early LifeEdit

Helen McCann is daughter of Ilene Britt and sister of Edie Britt and an unnamed brother and stepsister to her unnamed stepsister. Helen was abused by her mother just as Edie was and when Ilene was in jail, Edie and Helen along with their brother were watched by social services. ("Come Back to Me")

One day, Helen got married to Mr. McCann and they had a son named Austin McCann. Helen and Mr. McCann get divorced and Helen keeps Austin. Helen starts dating random men and they usually did not get along with Austin. ("It Takes Two")

Season 3Edit

After Austin had fought with Helen's boyfriend, she chose him over Austin causing him to plan to run away to Mexico. Austin instead is offered by his aunt Edie to live with her after she discovers him trying to break into her house. ("It Takes Two")

Season 4Edit

Edie and her fiancee, Carlos mention that they need to buy a bracelet for Helen's birthday that is coming up. ("The Game")

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