When Ed Bauer jetted off to Africa, leaving his two messed up progeny, Michelle and Rick playing Home Alone, Meta Bauer came to Springfield knowing something had to be done. The take-charge older woman quickly usurped control over the Bauer household, and is trying to whip the bratty Bauers into shape. Apparently it's not working too well, as Michelle and Rick are thoroughly out of control, and Meta is nowhere to be found. She must be busy living it up on the town, carousing and hitting Springfield's seediest bars and nightclubs. We want more Meta!