I only saw a year or so of Michael T. Weiss as Mike Horton, and saw all of Roark Critchlow's time. Prefer Weiss.
However, the cast can only be so big, there is only so much room. So if we get some short visits, fine. That keeps the families intact and connected. I do hope, however, that characters get to say something on occasion about family elsewhere. I know Kayla has mentioned Stephanie, or talked to her on the phone, etc. But no one mentions a card from so and so, a call. Kim who? oh, yeah, Caroline is with her, isn't she? Roman is minding the Pub, but not a word about mom. tsk, tsk.