Abigail softly trotted down the carpeted steps. Elizabeth was fast asleep in the warm bed in the guest room. The men's voices were audible from where Abigail was standing. Ben turned to see his wife and everything became quiet.

"She's asleep," said Abigail with a smile. She sat down on the leather sofa and picked up a lukewarm cup of coffee. "She also told me more about herself."

"What did she say," Patrick asked.

"First of all, her full name is Elizabeth Catherine Gates. For some reason, her mother wanted her to keep the name Gates although she was married. Elizabeth said she doesn't have an inkling why her mother wanted to do that. Other then that, she told me that she's sixteen and an honors student. She also talked about how happy she was that she found us. I'd never seen a child look so grateful before. I mean, most teenagers when they say 'thank-you' they don't seem very sincere. She did."

"That's good," smiled Ben. It always made him feel wonderful inside when he could make someone's life just a little bit more enriched. Now he was left with a question, where would Elizabeth stay? He just couldn't let a sixteen year old girl go aimlessly through the streets of Philly. That was like sending a pilot out on a suicide mission. Patrick could pick up on what his son was thinking just by looking in his eyes, it was a gift that every father had.

"Well, if she has no where to go I'd be glad to take her in. It might brighten up the house," suggested Patrick.

Ben thought about the suggestion. It sounded tempting. His father would have someone to keep him company in the house and Elizabeth would be taken care of. Patrick also had a stable income, as well as dental and health insurance. Ben, although he found the treasure over a year ago, still had no health insurance and no steady income. He was basically living off Abigail's salary from her job at the archives.

Abigail spoke up. "That would be a promising situation for both parties. Dad, what school is the closest to you?"

"There really isn't one. I forgot about that."

"Then it's settled. Elizabeth will be staying with us," concluded Ben. "It's really late now, so Dad and Riley you both are welcome to stay the night if you wish."

"Way ahead of you buddy," yelled Riley. He had taken off his shirt and was at the top of the stairs.

"Riley, keep it down! She's asleep," chastised Abigail in a whisper.

"My bad."

"As I was saying before Riley kindly interrupted, it's late and everyone should get to bed. Good night." With that, everyone retreated to their rooms.