Thoren and I have a kid-free day and plan to go shopping. The mall is packed with people because a big anniversary event is causing chaos. While everyone rushes to the concert, we have the stores all to ourselves. In the end, we not only score great discounts but also get a VIP experience with an unexpected celebrity moment.

Today, I’m swapping my coffee cup for running shoes and meeting my friends for a jog in the woods. But instead of peak athletic performance, we end up in a wild dog chase—and by the end, I’m carrying more than just responsibility on my shoulders.

While painting Aida’s room, Skye bursts in with a guest list of 26 kids. River wants to book laser tag, Aida is accused of something outrageous, and in the middle of it all, our first psychologist appointment is coming up. And then… boom!