Lauren Phillips: We’ll Always Help You Find a Home Published February 2, 2021 Joanne Phillips is just getting settled into her home when Nick (Dick Chibbles), knocks on her front door. Paisley Porter’s goddaughter Avery, Lauren answered the doorknock and jumped into Lauren’s arms. Lauren is shocked as she looks towards the police detective for help. Their world collapses after Avery’s parents were killed in a tragic automobile accident. Avery isn’t related to Nick nor Joanne. They will do their best to care for her. Avery is more comfortable living with Nick, but Nick feels more isolated. Avery is an omnipresent presence in their lives and doesn’t allow for privacy. Nick is even more concerned that Avery does not appear to be grieving. Joanne is certain that Avery is not well and he attempts communication with her. Joanne insists that Avery’s trauma is handled in this way so they must be there. Nick reluctantly accepts it but admits that some his frustrations were due to the fact that they couldn’t spend much time apart. Avery is now able take a break for a second so they can spend some time just with them.