Helen Decatur (Heather Headley) is Serenity's number one lawyer, one-third of the sweet magnolias crew, and a second mom to both Maddie's and Dana Sue's children. Unlike her complicated relationship with Ryan, her on-and-off-again boyfriend, Helen's career is largely successful, adding spa owner to the list. When Ryan states he doesn't want children, Helen breaks things off for good.
Helen is someone who always puts her friends and clients' needs before her own, but things start to change after she befriends Sullivan's chef, Erik. The two of them develop a close bond by the end of season one, but viewers aren't sure whether it's heading in a platonic or romantic direction.