"That one kind of looks like a bird." Stephanie said dreamily as she pointed at an oddly shaped cloud in the blue sky.

"No way. I see a lion, or some four-legged creature, but not a bird." Sara replied as she craned her neck. The two girls were lying on the grass under the warm sun in the backyard staring up at the clouds. Sara had suggested it, telling Stephanie she used to do this with her best friend Britney at the group home.

"Well I still think it looks like a bird." Stephanie argued. It was a Friday afternoon and the girls had just arrived home from school. They hadn't even gone inside yet. They had just dropped their bags and fell to the soft grass. Sara couldn't believe she had already been with the Katsoppolus' a week. She had started school with Stephanie on Monday and was so thrilled she had all the same classes as Stephanie. Sara was still adjusting to the public school system, especially after being out of it for nearly four years. She was enjoying the experience, through, and she liked all of her teachers. Ms. Morrison was happy to hear she was adjusting well to school. Ms. Morrison had come by the house in the middle of the week to check up in things, but she was also worried about Sara.Jesse had called Ms. Morrison Saturday morning after Jesse and Becky had their talk with Sara. Ms. Morrison had felt extremely guilty she hadn't noticed Sara's eating pattern during the week before her adoption, but when she thought about it, Sara had been taking her food to her room a lot. Ms. Morrison thought she had just been avoiding her and Britney because she had been so angry. Sara had been very happy to see her though, when she visited that Wednesday afternoon. The two had a few minutes alone to talk while Jesse and Becky had stepped out of the room. Sara had promised Ms. Morrison that day that she was eating properly again, but when Ms. Morrison asked her if she was opening up to Jesse and Becky, Sara didn't really answer. Ms. Morrison had asked the same question to Jesse and Becky, who told her Sara was still very evasive and short with them, but was getting along greatly with DJ, Michelle, the twins and especially Stephanie. Ms. Morrison told them not to be discouraged, since Sara was leery with most adults, which was why she was surprised when Jesse and Becky had told her that Sara did very well at her first appointment with the psychologist.

Becky had picked Sara up from school on Tuesday morning and drove her to the psychologist's office in downtown San Francisco. Sara seemed nervous going in with Dr. Harner, who Becky thought was a very kind young woman. Becky had waited in the waiting room for the entire hour until Dr. Harner came out with Sara. Then Sara waited in the waiting room while Dr. Harner spoke to Becky in the privacy of her office.

"Sara is a very bright child, Mrs. Katsoppolus." Dr. Harner had told Becky. "From what I can understand, Sara has a lot of trouble with adults. When I asked her about each member of your family, based on what you told me on the phone last week, she seemed more interested in talking about her activities with your nieces and your twins. When I asked about Mr. Katsoppolus and yourself, she immediately grew silent and evasive. It even showed in her body language, as she continuously shifted in her seat. From what you told me about her past, I can see this mistrust is a direct result of her parents walking out on her. My advice to you is to try to get close to her in a non-emotional way for the time being. Try to include yourselves in her activities without prying into her feelings. Have fun with her. You'll be surprised; eventually she may open up to you. Start slow and you'll all be fine."

Sara let out a deep sigh as Stephanie strained to get up from the grass. Sara looked up.

"Where are you going?" Sara asked as she sat up too. Stephanie grabbed her backpack off the grass.

"I've gotta go get ready for dance class. It starts at 6:00p.m. I only have it every other Friday." Stephanie explained. Sara nodded.

"Are you coming in?" Steph asked as she walked toward the back door. Sara shook her head.

"Nah, I think I'll stay out here and play some basketball a bit before dinner." She replied as she looked down. Stephanie sighed.

"You're just trying to avoid Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky, aren't you?" She asked. Sara looked up as Stephanie walked inside, shutting the door behind her.

Sara sighed as she picked up the basketball that was under the basketball net and started bouncing the ball. She thought about what Stephanie had said. She's right, I guess. I kind of have been avoiding them as much as I possibly can. Sara stopped when she realized something. If Stephanie can see this, I wonder if Jesse and Becky can too. Sara tried not to think about it; it made her feel guilty, but she couldn't change the way she was feeling about them. She did admit, but only to herself, that they were very nice people but she couldn't shake the feeling that they were going to hurt her, walk out on her like her parents did. She didn't care what everybody said, Ms. Morrison, Britney, Dr. Harner and even Jesse and Becky themselves, she was just too scared to grow close to them.

Sara continued to shoot hoops when the backdoor opened and Becky walked outside with a small smile on her face. Sara stopped bouncing the ball when she saw her, and held it in her arms.

"I was getting worried. I didn't see you and Stephanie come home right away." Becky said as she held her hands together. Sara shrugged.

"We stayed out here for a bit, but then Stephanie had to get ready for dance class." She replied monotonously. Becky nodded.

"I know, Steph told me." She paused. "How was school?"

"Fine." Sara shrugged again. Becky nodded. There was a moment of silence before Sara looked at the basketball as if wanting to play, but uncomfortable with Becky still standing there. Becky turned to leave, but as she did, she remembered what Dr. Harner had said. Try to include yourselves in her activities without prying into her feelings. Have fun with her. You'll be surprised; eventually she may open up to you. Becky turned back as Sara had already begun throwing the ball again. Becky was scared to even ask, but she mustered up her courage.

"You know, I used to be on the basketball team in high school. How often do you play?" She asked. Sara stopped and turned, and Becky thought she saw a spark of interest in the young girl.

"I used to play everyday with Britney." Sara replied. Becky nodded and with a mischievous look on her face, she looked at the ball.

"I bet I could beat you." She said in a singsong voice, and she swore she heard Sara laugh a little.

"I doubt it. You're…" Sara stopped.

"What? Old?" Becky asked with a laugh. Sara blushed.

"Alright smart alec. Show me what you got." Becky ran at Sara, who looked surprised, but ducked when Becky tried to grab the ball. Sara didn't exactly know what to do, but she didn't have much of a choice, as Becky ran at her again, and Sara began running in the opposite direction. She ducked Becky's arms again and threw the ball, which landed neatly in the hoop.

"Good shot, but I let you get that." Becky said with raised eyebrows.

"Whatever." Sara laughed. Sara managed to get the ball away from Becky and ran away, giggling as she ran, with Becky trailing close behind. Sara wasn't quick enough though, as Becky grabbed Sara around the waist and lifted her off the ground, whirling her in a circle before the two fell to the ground roughly, as the ball rolled away.

"Sara, are you okay? I didn't mean to hurt you." Becky said quickly as she checked to see if Sara was okay, but Sara was still smiling.

"You didn't. I'm okay." She replied as she got to her knees. Becky grew serious for a moment.

"Because Jesse and I would never hurt you." She stopped, realizing she was getting emotional, but Sara only nodded, and Becky almost felt that Sara truly believed her this time. For the first time in the week Sara had been there, she felt the two of them were connecting. It was the greatest Becky had felt all week.

"Alright then." Becky stood up and grabbed the ball. "Round two."