Peter stood in front of the window in his office. He watched contently as Sophie helped Jack, a small three year-old boy out of the family minivan. Cara, their five year-old came skipping around the front of the parked automobile with a stuffed puppy in hand. Sophie bent down to whisper something to the children and Peter decided to head outside to meet them on the porch of the lodge.

When he opened the main door he was immediately greeted with a cool autumn breeze. He hurried down the steps just as Cara screamed, "Daddy," and ran to jump in his arms.

"Hi, baby," he said happily as he picked her up and made his way to the minivan where Sophie was now taking their youngest son, Brian, out of the car seat. He had just had his first birthday a week ago and Peter could not help but be amazed at how quickly his children were growing up.

Sophie smiled over her shoulder as he approached his family. "Hey, hun," she said as she held Brian on her hip and leaned in to give Peter a kiss on the cheek. "Joanie called and said she couldn't make it today so that's why we're all here."

"Well, I can't say that I'm not happy to see everyone." Peter gently placed Cara back on her feet and the family of five walked back into the lodge. They made their way to Peter's office with Cara and Jack in the lead.

Once inside the small room, Cara and Jack started playing with each other and the stuffed animal on the couch. Peter took Brian into his arms and made a few goofy faces until the little boy giggled and playfully put a hand over Peter's nose.

Sophie sat at Peter's desk and briefly glanced through a folder that was resting on top of a few books. "I have group in about five minutes. Will you be able to watch the kids until I get done?"

"Of course," Peter said as he offered her a smile. "But, you know, this is the fourth time the month that Joanie hasn't shown up at the house. I think we need to get a new sitter." He placed Brian down on the floor and watched as he crawled over to be with his brother and sister. Peter leaned against the wall and looked to Sophie. "What are you thinking about?" Peter asked her.

"Well, I sort of had a different idea about what to do with the babysitter." She paused and waited for Peter to question her further.

"Okay, what's your idea?" Peter glanced at their three children who seemed lost in a world of their own before turning his attention back to his wife.

"I should really head over to group. Can we talk about it when I get back?" She stood from the chair and tilted her head at him, showing a slight smile.

"Yeah, definitely," Peter responded as he leaned in to give her a kiss on the cheek. "Have a good session."

"I'll try," she said as she made her way to the other side of the office. When she reached the door she turned and looked at her three kids. "Have fun with daddy. I'll be back in a little bit."

Cara and Jack smiled up and happily shouted simultaneously, "Bye, mommy!" Brian looked up and waved before she turned and left the office, closing the door behind her.

About a half an hour later, Sophie returned to find that Peter's office was empty. She had a pretty good idea where they were so she headed over to the cafeteria. "There you are," she said as she walked over to the table where they all sat. Cara and Jack shared a plate of fruit salad and Peter held Brian, feeding him one piece of fruit at a time. She sat down beside the older children and helped herself to a piece of cantaloupe.

"Hi mommy," Cara said before stuffing a grape into her mouth.

"Hi baby," she replied sweetly. "This is a good snack." She smiled across the table at Peter.

When he caught her eye, he leaned forward with anticipation. "So what was your idea, Soph?"

"Well," she started slowly; "I know this may seem kind of sudden but I've been giving it a lot of thought ever since we brought Brian home." She paused, wondering if he had picked up where she was going with this. When it appeared that he hadn't, she continued. "I think I want to stay home with the kids – full-time."

Peter was caught off guard and shifted Brian to his other knee so he could lean a bit closer to his wife. "You do? Wow…"

"You're not upset, are you?" Sophie quietly asked. She knew the news would come as somewhat of a shock because they had not really talked about her staying home in a few years.

"No, not at all. I'm just a little surprised, that's all. I just remember when you said you didn't think you could ever do anything besides work here." He tried to smile to show that he was not at all angry with her statement.

"I remember that too. And I know I said after we bought Cara home that I still wanted to work and I have no regrets whatsoever, but I really want to be at home all day with them right now. I don't think it's fair for them to have a nanny around as often as they do."

"Look, Sophie, if you want to stay home with our kids all day, that's absolutely fine with me. I think it's a great idea and I'm happy for you," Peter reassured her.

"You're sure?" She asked, not wanting him to feel any obligation to go along with her if he had any reservations.

"Positive, no doubt about it." He bounced Brian on his knee and glanced at the other two children as Sophie put another piece of fruit into her mouth.

"Good," she started. "I was only worried because I didn't know how you'd feel about having to find a new counselor. But I can stay until you find the right person. I won't just abandon you and the Cliffhangers like that."

"I know you won't," he said. "Actually, I think I might have an idea of someone who would make a pretty good counselor."

"Really?" She grinned. "Who do you have in mind for my replacement?"

"Well, one of your first students." He paused and waited to see if she would make any guesses. She cocked her head and smiled mischievously. He let out a short laugh and nodded.