Louise is the biological mother of Debbie Clarke. In December 2006, Louise arrived at Debbie and Polly Clarke's house in Liverpool, under the pretense of being a social worker. As Polly attempted to throw Louise out of the flat, she told Debbie that she isn't related to Polly and Louise is her mother. Polly told Debbie that Louise was an alcoholic and Debbie was removed from her care, with the care home suggesting that Polly pretended to be the sister of an introverted Debbie in an attempt to get her to talk. Debbie initially rejected Louise, but ended up having an argument with Polly and changed her mind. Louise returned to collect Debbie before the pair left.