Hailey spent the rest of the time thinking about that night she had met Ahkmenrah. She had slipped and hit her head so that would explain why she didn't remember. Her grandfather didn't like that she freed Ahkmenrah so that would explain why he was so reluctant to talk about it. That was another thing to add to her reasons not to trust him.

That could also explain why she feels so close to Ahkmenrah. Since the night she was locked in the museum and met Ahkmenrah…again…she felt a connection to him. She felt more close to him then anyone in the museum.

"Hailey."

Hailey jumped. She was so deep in her thoughts that she didn't hear anyone come in. She turned around and looked at Ahkmenrah.

"I've been trying to get your attention for the last few minutes."

"Oh sorry, I was just thinking."

"About what?"

"About when I was ten. I came to the museum with my grandfather when he worked nights."

"So you saw the museum come to life at night then. Why did you seem scared before?"

Hailey looked at the ground "Because I couldn't remember. I hit my head and I guess that made me forget some things." She looked back up at Ahkmenrah, wondering if he would remember her.

"It's better to lose some of your memory then do serious damage."

"Yeah I guess." Hailey started walking out of the room. She only took a few steps before she stopped and looked back at him. "Did my grandpa lock you back up again?"

Ahkmenrah looked at her with confusion.

Hailey sighed. "Never mind."

Hailey walked out of the room leaving a very confused pharaoh. He thought about what she said then thought about how she was here when she was ten. Just then he realized something and ran after Hailey.

"Hailey, please wait."

Hailey stopped and turned towards him.

"It was you. You were the girl that freed me for the first time. How could I forget that?"

Hailey smiled. "Don't feel bad. I forgot too."

"At least you kept your promise."

Hailey laughed. "Yeah I did."

"Maybe that's why I feel such a strong bond with you."

"It could be."

"And to answer your question he did lock me back up. I wasn't freed again until Larry started working here."

"Why didn't he want you out?"

"Your guess is as good as mine."

Hailey felt a little dizzy so she leaned against the wall for support.

"Are you all right?"

"I'm fine."

"You don't look fine. You're very pale." Ahkmenrah put his hand on her forehead. "You're burning up."

"I'll be fine."

"I think we should go see Larry. He'll know what to do."

"I'll be fine." Hailey repeated.

"Will you stop being so stubborn? If you don't get help now you may get worse and I don't want that to happen."

Hailey saw the worry in his eyes so she agreed. When they got in the lobby no one was there so Ahkmenrah told Hailey to sit while he went to find Larry. She sat down as she felt her forehead; her fever had gotten worse.

After a few minutes Ahkmenrah came back with Larry, Nick and Rebecca. Hailey groaned because now everyone will be fussing over her.

"Hailey, are you all right?" Larry asked.

"Of course she's not all right." Rebecca said. "She has a fever."

"Dad, don't you have any medicine for her in the back?"

"I'm not sure. I'll go check." Then Larry left.

"Once Larry gets back I think I should take you home." Rebecca said.

Hailey's eyes widened. "No, you can't take me home."

"Why not?"

"Because…because…well because…" Hailey didn't know what to say. She didn't want to say she ran away, but she didn't want to go back home. Why stay at a place she's not wanted?

"Can't you go home?" Nick asked.

Hailey looked down. She decided to just tell the truth. She couldn't think up a good lie anyway.

"I ran away and I'm not going back."

"Why did you run away?" Rebecca asked with concern.

"My parents don't want e. They hardly notice I'm there. I've been gone for a few days and they haven't called the cops. They don't care."

"You've been living on the streets for a few days?" Ahkmenrah asked.

Hailey nodded.

"Then why don't you come live with me?"

Hailey looked at Rebecca with shock. She wasn't expecting that.

"No, I couldn't. I don't want to be a burden."

Rebecca smiled. "You wouldn't be a burden. I would enjoy having you over."

Hailey didn't know what to say. She and Rebecca hadn't really hung out outside the museum and here she was inviting her to stay with her.

"Are you sure? I don't want to cause any trouble."

"I'm positive. You won't be any trouble at all."

"Well, if you're sure…all right."

Larry soon came back with medicine to help Hailey's fever. Rebecca filled him in on Hailey's situation. He had asked why she didn't tell them and Hailey gave the same answer she had given to Rebecca: she didn't want to be a burden. Rebecca thought it best to get Hailey back to the house so she could rest.

"I'll see you tomorrow." Hailey told Ahkmenrah.

"If you fever is gone. I don't want you to get any worse."

Hailey smiled. It was a first time in a long time anyone had shown any concern for her.

"Thanks for your concern." She kissed him on the cheek then left with Rebecca.

Ahkmenrah blushed a very deep red.

"Do you have any belongings with you?" Rebecca asked when they got outside.

"Yeah, I hid them at the loading dock."

The two of them went around the museum and grabbed Hailey's things which weren't much. Hailey was actually happy that they found out she was living on the streets. She would be able to sleep on something more comfortable then the grass or a bench. She still felt like she was a burden, but Rebecca assured her she wasn't.

Rebecca lived in a small two bedroom house. The second bedroom was her office room where she would sit and write her book on Sacagawea. Rebecca told Hailey that she can clean it up so that she can stay in there.

"You can sleep in my bedroom for tonight."

"Where will you sleep?"

"On the couch."

"I can sleep on the couch."

"I don't mind and it's not like I haven't done it before."

"Thank you so much. I don't know how I can repay you."

"Don't worry about it."

Rebecca helped Hailey get settled in and told her to help herself to anything in the house. Once Hailey took a shower and got something to eat she laid in the bed and it wasn't long before she drifted off to sleep, dreaming of Ahkmenrah.