That's such a great point and what Linda represented. Completely agree. He learned a lot from his relationship with her. It was also a good storyline for Ephram and Delia since they worried about losing their father as well (due to HIV). As we know, the only other relationship he had before Nina was the gross Amanda situation so all the more, it was good that he had Linda. You make such a great point about it showing Andy he could open up his heart again. That is definitely the most important part of Andy/Linda for Andy.