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Catherine had told the boys about Greg coming over after she had left Sara's room. Nick had indeed had questions about why Sara had scars on her legs and back. Tears had started rolling down his cheeks as he asked, "Mom…why would anybody hurt Sara?" Catherine had always know how caring Nick was about people, but the sincerity with which he asked warmed her heart.

She decided to be honest. "Well, from what I have been told, her father did not treat her the way that he should have. When he got angry, he hurt Sara's mom and sometimes he hurt Sara."

"But, Sara is just a little kid like us. You and Dad never have hurt us, even when we probably made you mad."

"You are right. Hurting another person is never a good choice. Sara is safe now and the people who hurt her can't do it anymore."

"Thank you, Mom, for loving me and Warrick. I hope Sara stays here where she can be safe too."

Catherine went back to check on Sara. Sara had fallen asleep and seemed to be dreaming peacefully. One arm was lying over the book that was still open and the other was holding on to the teddy bear she had brought with her. Catherine leaned over and kissed the top of her head before turning out the lamp. She walked out of the room, leaving the door open slightly. She went into her bedroom where Gil sat on the bed reading.

"Yep, you and Sara should get along fine. She fell asleep, her arm still on her book."

"Did you tell her about Greg?"

"Yes. She was scared at first. Not because of Greg coming over, but that she might have to go back. I reassured her and told her that we wanted her to stay. I also told her that we hoped that she would want to stay and be a part of our family." Catherine and Gil turned out the lights that were on each side of their bed. About 2:30 a.m., Catherine awoke to hear Sara screaming. She was immediately out of bed and running down the hall. Sara was sitting on the bed crying. Catherine went and picked Sara up and sat holding her in her lap on the bed. She sat and rocked her. Sara was drifting in and out of sleep. Was it Catherine actually holding her after she had a nightmare? Her mom had never done that. When she had a nightmare at home, her mother just came in and told her to shut up. Yet, Catherine was holding her and talking to her softly and tenderly. "It's okay, Sara. You're safe. I'm not gonna let anyone hurt you again."

Catherine glanced up to see Gil standing in the doorway. "Catherine, did I ever tell you what a great mother you are to our kids?"

"A few times. How long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough to reaffirm what I just told you."

"I will come back to bed in a little while." Gil nodded and smiled. "Take all the time you need. We want to show Sara she can trust people to be there when she needs it.

"Thanks Gil."

Catherine lay down on the bed next to Sara. "Umm…Mom?" Catherine looked over to the door where Warrick was standing. "Is Sara okay?"

"Yeah, honey, she just had a nightmare."

"Mom, I was thinking before I went to sleep. I really want Sara to stay. She seemed to be having fun and everything. "

"I want Sara to stay too. But, we need to let her have a say in the decision. Meanwhile, we just need to show her what being in a family means and love her."

"I guess I'll go back to bed if she is okay."

"Warrick?"

"Yes, Mom?"

"Did I ever tell you what a great kid you are?"