It's a painfuldecision for both, but with Leonard livingjust next door, they agreed to...

NARRATOR: It's a painful
decision for both, but with Leonard living
just next door, they agreed to remain separated
and to co-parent, raising the children with as little disruption
as possible. Knowing she'll need
to provide for her kids, Vickie sets her sights
on becoming a nurse. She started working,
um, in medical clinics, and then she started
picking up classes, one or two at a time. LARRY:
She loved to help people. She was a caring person