This is a short story about community. It comes from one of the most isolated places in Canada - a small fishing village in the province of Nova Scotia. At the centre of the story is a boy named Nicholas McCullough who spent most of life in a hospital for sick children. His parents wanted him to come home and in 1987 they met a consultant in human services who also felt the same way. Together they struggled to bring Nicholas home. The story is written from the perspective of the parents, as well as that of the professional. It is thus an example of how parents and professionals can work together. Keywords: Community Development, Families, Professionals