When they arrived home, Catherine woke Sara just long enough to get her out of the car. She carried her upstairs and laid her down on the bed. Sara looked so peaceful as a smile formed on her face. Catherine went downstairs and found that the boys had decided to play outside.

"I can't believe some parents could be so clueless." Gil said, the events of the afternoon still bothering him.

"We raised the boys right, to know that kind of behavior is not appropriate, to be honest with us. We should be proud of how they defended, Sara."

"I am. I really am."

"How does spaghetti sound for dinner?"

"Sounds yummy."

Catherine got up and went into the kitchen to start fixing dinner. Sara came down a few minutes later and wandered into the kitchen.

"Enjoy your nap, sweetheart?"

"Yes, ma'am."

"Do you like spaghetti? I will make you some without any meat, if you would like."

"Yes. I like spaghetti. You would do that for me?"

"Sara, it's okay. Really. I don't like green beans. But, Gil really does. Whenever I fix green beans, I always fix my self something else. The boys are out back playing if you want to join them."

"Can I stay in here with you and just 'hang out'?"

"Of course, sweetheart. So, you really like the oceans, huh?"

"Yeah. I imagine that is very quiet in the ocean. Whenever my parents would fight, I would dream that I was swimming in the ocean where it was quiet and there was no screaming and hitting."

"Sara, I was just thinking. The room you are in is kind of 'blah'. The boys have rooms that are decorated with what they like. How would you like to have a room with an ocean theme? Cath looked over to Sara who was grinning and nodding. "Would you like to help me with dinner?"

"Sure, Mom."

"You have your choice. Do you want to help with the salad or the garlic toast?"

"Can I really?"

"Yes."

"I would like to help with the toast."

"Wash your hands and you can get started."

After Sara washed her hands, she walked over to the refrigerator to get the butter. She saw the bread on the cabinet and got it. Catherine had gotten out the tray, the knife and the garlic salt. "Fix 6 slices of bread." Sara worked on spreading the butter on the bread. "You are doing great, Sara!" After she had buttered all the slices and put them on the tray, she sprinkled the garlic salt on them.

"Mom, do you still need help with the salad."

"Sure. I will let you slice the cucumbers. But, be careful because the knife is sharp." Catherine kept a close eye on her and she did just fine. When that was done, she asked. "Would you mind going and telling the boys to wash up for dinner?"

"No, ma'am." Sara went to tell them and Catherine went to find Gil. When everyone was ready, they sat down and had dinner. After dinner, they decided to put Sleeping Beauty in. Gil and Catherine sat on the couch while all the kids piled up on the floor with pillows and blankets. Gil and Catherine looked at the scene and smiled. Their hands found one another's and they gave a squeeze. "This feels right. Like we are complete, now that Sara is here. She fits right in, don't you think?"

"I agree wholeheartedly."

The kids eventually fell asleep and they decided just to leave them where they were. The next morning, Catherine got up and went downstairs. All the kids were still sleeping peacefully, so she went into the kitchen.

Sara and Nick happened to wake up about the same time. "Good morning, Sara. Are you hungry?" Sara nodded her head. "How about we go into the kitchen and get something to eat. The pair walked into the kitchen where Catherine was reading the newspaper and drinking a cup of coffee. "Mom, can we have cereal for breakfast? Is that okay with you, Sara?"

"Sure," Catherine replied as Sara said, "Yes."

"Come and pick out what kind we want." They both decided to have a bowl of cheerios.

Later that morning

Sara was lying on the couch reading a book when she heard the doorbell ring. She really did not pay attention so she was startled when Catherine walked in and said, "Sara, I have a surprise for you."

Catherine moved out of the doorway. When Sara saw Sophia and Jim, she jumped up and ran over to them. "Sophia! Papa Jim!" Sara squealed.

"Hey, my little Sara-Bear," Sophia replied as she gave Sara a great big hug.

"Hey, where's mine, Sunshine?" Jim said.

"Right here." Sara replied as she gave him a hug. "How did you know I was here?"

"Somebody who loves you very much wanted me to stop and see you. They told me you were having a great time and wanted to stay here…forever. We just wanted to see if that were true."

"I do, Papa Jim. Ms. Willows and Mr. Grissom are the best parents I have ever had. And I have two brothers, too!"

"That's wonderful, kiddo! Would you like to go to the science museum this afternoon? I know you like it there."

"Okay, let me ask my mom."

"Mom, can Papa Jim and Sophia take me to the museum?"

Catherine responded "Have a great time, sweetheart," as she winked at Jim and Sophia.

Later that afternoon,

"So you really like it there, huh?" Sophia questioned.

"Yes, I had a nightmare the first night. I was so scared, but Ms. Willows was right there. She held onto me and made me feel safe."

"That's great."

"You like having brothers? They are being nice?" Jim asked.

"Oh, yes! They are the best. When we were at the zoo yesterday, another kid came up and started teasing me. Mom and Dad had gone to get us some ice cream after we had finished eating. I started crying and Nick came over and held me. Warrick defended me and called me his sister. So did Nick. Greg, he lives next door, went and got Mom and Dad. They were right there trying to make me feel better, the whole family."

"Oh, and you know what else, Papa Jim?"

"What, sweetheart?"

"Before we left yesterday, she told us not to get dirty. But Nick did. She was upset. But, she never hit him. She didn't even yell. He told me later that she never does. Can that be real?"

"Yes, sweetheart, it can. You have got a good family to take care of you now. I know that they love you very much. They will take care of you, but do you still want me and Sophia to come see you?"

Sara nodded. "Please."

When Sara returned home, she told Catherine all about her day. Catherine was so glad that this was working out. Tomorrow, she would go talk to Mrs. Alexander. Maybe even take Sara shopping.