There are ways they can "help" Ross. There is obviously something that goes deeper with him and it's something I wish they would explore. He doesn't need to leave as such but I do think he would benefit from having some proper help. Prison could be where he is heading though. The thing with Ross is he has obviously had a troubled life and the stuff he does could be all he knows. I'm in no way excusing any of his behaviour but people don't just go around behaving like they do unless they have serious issues. Pete leaving him for dead has hit a nerve with him and all he sees right now is anger. I don't particularly like him at the moment and him being the shooter is disappointing. I like characters with layers to them though and he certainly has that.
I don't think he will leave with Kate as he has spoken about the new guy coming in. I don't think he will be a long term character either though and Michael Parr has hinted that he wont be there forever. An announcement about a departure for him will not surprise me whenever it comes whether it's this year, next year, 2 years. As I expect it. His contract was up in August though so there must have been some sort of extension
DeeCee I agree about the family moments. It's a shame we don't see more of that aswell. It's nice to see that side to them.