He looked at her in surprise and smiled back. She had spunk. Then he felt her shiver. The house did feel a little colder. "Well, you and Christopher can't stay here tonight. I'll call Gabriella or Catherine and I'm sure they can put you up in a spare room."

"Can't I stay with you?" she asked.

"Me?" he looked at her in surprise.

"Yes, we do not take too much room and we are very quiet. Christopher rarely cries as he is a sweet child." she smiled.

"I don't think it would be appropriate for you to stay in my home. Catherine has lots of spare bedrooms since her girls...