1: The show attempts to continue with a new female lead (because you know they'll get one) and hopes that they don't lose to many viewers.
Question: If Marg goes, would TPTB consider Jorja as the new female lead or is she really only back for this season and leaving again?
Not much has been said about Jorja. The only issue with her involves the character and not the actress. From what I can see, Jorja enjoys being back on the show. She was originally only going to have five guest episodes which turned into the whole season. She might want to stick around longer. But the characters marriage might be a problem. It's stretching credibility that she's here while Grissom is in Europe. I once again see two options should Jorja sign on as a main:
1. Have it said that Grissom moves back to Vegas. You don't have to see him, only guest spots when Peterson has the opportunity. Kinda like Tina Brown or Eddie Willows - you know they're there, but you don't see 'em.
2. Divorce. But this option wouldn't go over well with anyone really.
And I agree with Dizzney and GRNF. Of the originals Cath, Nick and Greg were my favorites. The loss of one would be really bad, but two would be the end of the show for me.