Chapter one

Chapter two

"Luna foundation," said the voice on the other side.

"Hi Alex, its Abi."

"Abi, Hi. How are you? How's married life?" asked Alex. She was in Derek's office and when he heard his daughter's name his head looked up from the papers they were working on.

"Marriage is great, and Ben is wonderful," she answered. "Is my father there?" she asked.

"Sure, Abi. Hang on." Alex handed the phone to Derek smiling at his anxious expression.

"Hi Abi. How are you my dear?" he asked.

"I'm fine dad. I'm sorry I missed you this morning."

"That's ok. Actually I was talking to Sloan about the report I sent him about the happenings in your house, and he said he wants to talk to you, so I suggested we make it a conference call. Did not want you to face his questions and demands alone."

"Thanks dad, but I can handle that. Did you have anything else you wanted to talk to me about?" asked Abi.

"No. Not really, just wanted to hear your voice. Know you are ok."

"Ok. Then I guess I'll call Sloan now."

"Do you want me to be online with you?" asked Derek. He knew what Sloan was like and he didn't want his daughter subjected to this man when he was angry. And damn was he angry when they spoke earlier.

"No dad. I can handle Sloan. I promise," she told him smiling to her self. In the month after her return from the dead she and him became even closer then before. Like a father and daughter should be.

"Dad, is there anything I should know about the reports you sent to him?" she asked.

"Not really, but I'll fax them to you just in case. Read them and then call him. And be sure to let me know what his reaction was."

"Thanks dad. I'll read these reports as you suggested then contact him. But I already know what he wants. And I wouldn't be surprised if he'll show up here in a day or two, or send someone form his house to check on us."

"Yes, I wouldn't be surprised about that," he said.

There was a slight pause, which made Derek a little worried. "Abi is everything all right?" he asked.

"Ok on this end," she said. "What about yours?"

"Everything is fine," he said.

"Are you sure dad? I have a strange feeling. Mostly it concerns Nick. Will you and the others keep a closer eye on him for a while?"

"Did you have a vision about him Abi? What was it?" asked Derek.

"I don't know dad. I had a vision but I'm not sure what to make of it, so just keep an eye on Nick for a while. Ok?" she said.

"Yes I will, and I'll tell Alex and Rachel to keep an eye on him as well. If anything happens I'll be sure to call you."

"Thank you father. I better call Sloan now. Talk to you later. I love you," she said and hung up.

"I love you to," he said but she wasn't there anymore. He wondered what she meant about Nick. He seemed to be ok. But he trusted his daughter's instincts and decided that he would do as he promised and keep an eye on the young man.

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Abi picked up the phone again and called Sloan.

"Luna foundation," said Patricia when she answered.

"Hello Patricia," said Abi "This is Abi Rayne Adler speaking."

"Hello Abigail. William was expecting your call. Hold on I'll transfer the call to his office."

"Thank you," was Abi's reply.

"Hello Abigail," said Sloan when he picked up the phone. His anger has cooled off a little since the morning.

"I'm sorry I missed you I was out with Father Callaghan," she said.

"Phillip is still there?" he asked.

"Yes. He will be staying with us for a while. So, what can I do for you?" she asked.

"I was reading your fathers report on all that had happened," he begun.

"And you wonder why it took us so long to hand you the report. Is that it?"

"That's one point," he said.

"Look William, I'm sorry. When everything was finished we just wanted to put it all behind us. And everything is ok, no side affects and no problems since then. So I'm sorry it took time and I know you probably want to send someone to check on us. If that's what you want I will not mind. We have nothing, make that I have nothing to hide."

"From Derek's report it seems there is nothing to worry about, but I would like to send an investigator from my house to check on things. I will be coming with her."

"Her?" asked Abi.

"Yes, her name is Amanda brown. She is my top researcher and field investigator."

"No problem," said Abi. "When can I expect you to arrive?"

"Tomorrow afternoon," he replied.

"See you then," she said and hung up the phone.

She reached for the phone again to call Ben.

"Hi Abi," he said as he answered.

"Hi Ben. Busy?"

"A little he said. Never too busy for you though."

She laughed and then said "Honey can we put our honeymoon on hold for a little while?"

"Why would you wanna do that?" he asked surprised.

"Well some thing have come up. Phillip is gonna be staying here for a while, Sloan is coming tomorrow with an investigator to audit the house, and I think we should wait for a while. A few weeks maybe."

He didn't sound to thrilled about the idea but he said, "If you think it's necessary then we will wait for a while. But not too long."

"No love, not too long. I promise," she replied "I'll see you later."

"Later sweetie," he said before hanging up and going back to work.

Abi went to look for the housekeeper again, "Edna we will have two more guests in the house tomorrow. Make sure to arrange two rooms for them."

She then went to the control room to talk to her members of the house and explain the situation. "Listen guys, the head of the London house, who is also head of the whole legacy is coming tomorrow with an investigator to audit our house. I want you all to be honest and co-operate fully with the two of them. I don't anyone to lie, even if you think it's to protect me. No one lies. Only the truth."

Ethaniel looked at her a little worried, "Do we have to share everything with them? Are you sure about that?"

She handed him the reports Derek sent her by fax. "Copy them for everyone so they will know as much as Sloan does. Do not volunteer any information. Just answer the questions you are asked truthfully. Nothing more nothing less."

They all nodded in agreement. They knew their precept. She can handle just about anything. Most of them have known her since childhood. They all knew they would do anything for her as she would for them. If she says lying will hurt her and the house then no one will lie.

She left the control room and was heading up to her room when another vision hit her. She had to sit on the stairs for a while, hoping no one will see her, but unfortunately Phillip was just coming down the stairs when he saw her sitting there. After witnessing it once he knew what was happening. He came and sat down next to her, putting an arm around her shoulders for support. As soon as it was over she bent her head down feeling sick.

"I don't feel very well Phillip, I'm gonna go to my room and lay down for a while" she said.

"Abi are you sure you don't want to talk about these visions?" he asked.

"No," she said. "I can't. Not just yet."

He was looking at her as she went upstairs. He was worried about her. He decided that when Ben will come home he'll tell him what has happened.

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Ben

Ben and his partner were sitting in their car following some guy suspected of murder. They did not have enough evidence to arrest him so they were following him around. He was walking down an old dark alley and the two policemen decided to follow him on foot. They were walking behind him when suddenly he disappeared inside an old factory. The two of them followed him in. The place was dark and stinking.

Ben and Jacob were looking at the man, and saw him digging something up. They were sitting in the shadows looking. They were horrified when they saw what he was digging out. It was a body. They both stood up and shouted "Freeze" to the man. He dropped the body he dug up and started running. Ben and Jacob ran after him through the dark place. Ben was faster and he jumped the man and they both fell to the ground. The man managed to push Ben of off him. A shot was heard, Then another.

Ben was still on the floor. He got up to see the man they were chasing falling down after Jacob shot him. Unfortunately he managed to shoot Jacofirst. Ben rushed over to his friend. The shot hit Jacob's arm. Thank god thought Ben. "Hang on man, I'll call for help." He called an ambulance and saw his friend being driven to the hospital. Some investigators were looking over at the scene. They listened to Ben's explanation on the event.

His captain looked at him and said "Ben I want your report on my desk ASAP."

Ben left heading back to his office. He knew his friend's injury was not so serious so he filled out the report as fast as he could then called Abi.

"Abi Adler" he heard her answer.

He really enjoyed how she seemed to have gotten used to using his name. "Hi love," he said.

"Ben," she said anxious at the sound of his voice, he sounded tired and helpless. "Are you ok?" she asked.

"I'm fine," he said, "Jacob is not so fine. He was shot."

"I'm so sorry Ben. Is he gonna be ok?"

"Yes. He was shot in the arm. He'll be fine in a while. I called to tell you I'd be late. I'm gonna visit him in the hospital for a while."

"Need some company?" she asked.

"No love. I won't be there long."

"Ok. I'll wait with dinner for you." She told him.

"Ok. Love you," he said.

"Love you to, hurry back."

He hung up the phone and went to the hospital.

Around seven PM he arrived home. He saw Phillip sitting in the library reading. "Hey Phillip" he said.

"Good evening Ben" said the priest.

"Have you seen Abi?" asked Ben.

"She wasn't feeling very well so she went upstairs to rest for a while."

"She's sick?" wondered Ben and immediately started to run up the stairs to see his wife.

"Ben," Phillip tried to stop him so he can tell him about the visions Abi had, but Ben just rushed over to his wife to check on her. Nothing was more important then that.

He walked into the dark room, looking at her lying on the bed. She must have heard him come in cause she turned on the light turned to look at him and smiled. "Hi honey" she said.

"Were you feeling bed when I called earlier?" he asked. "Why didn't you tell me?"