"Plenty of people have made amazing parents whose own parents weren't there. That isn't want makes someone good at it. You'll love them. Do your best. That's all anyone can do. They'll probably be a little messed up-" he smiled trying to make her smile in turn, "But all of us are, so that's unavoidable."

Methos moved toward her, intent to get her to turn around and he could wrap his arms around her once more. "We can travel, River. But perhaps we can return here for longer periods so they have some stability at the same time?"