after that, norma made a tradition of breaking out of the hospital each christmas and attempting to murder tabitha. around thanksgiving in 2005, norma received a roommate — edna wallace, who had been locked up after claiming that tabitha was a witch and had caused the tsunami the previous summer. norma and edna became partners-in-crime and again attempted to murder tabitha, though they were ultimately unsuccessful. they were next seen in rome during the summer of 2006 operating a pizza parlor as "luigi" and "sophia" and announced to edna's disturbed daughter that they had become lovers. norma and edna became involved in alistair's omega plot when edna tried to bilk her daughter's father for money. when alistair attempted to murder all of the citizens of harmony in rome, the two helped to battle his thugs. after the battle was won, norma and edna went on to become famous performers in lesbian bars.