Margaret Shakur is Ricky Underwood's adoptive mother, originally his foster mother, and Ethan's foster mother. Unfortunately, she and her husband, Sanjay couldn't have children of their own, so they adopt or foster children when they can. Margaret has always been there for Ricky in his time of need. When Ricky was in foster care, he traveled from one home to another living with people he barely knew and people who didn't care for him until he came to live with Margaret and Sanjay Shakur who helped him a lot. They provided a comfortable home and food for Ricky.