The problem, LilyFestre, is that if Jessica's condition continues to deteriorate because of her father's absence, there is a real possibility that she will have to be institutionalized, possibly permanently. If Cindy and her husband can't afford the cost of institutionalization, the public will have to pay for it.

Cindy and Russell would much rather care for Jessica themselves at home, and that is why they are working so hard to get the family back together again... to prevent Jessica from requiring institutionalization, and to keep their family together, as it should be.