Though Solomon insists he and his wife need no help taking care of the two 2-year old girls and the three baby boys, the King tries to help the best he can. He hasn't seemed the same since his wife had died, though he tries not to show it.

Solomon is concerned for his dad though.  He decides to call on a good friend.  Isaac will be more than willing to help his sister.  Mr. and Mrs. Loudly would help too, but they had both caught a sickness, and do not want to jeopardize the health of the five little ones.