A/N: here's the next part hope you enjoy :-)

Chapter 4

The following day Ben sat in his spacious living room mentally reviewing all the things he needed to do and whether he had done them. He looked around the room and his eyes landed on his dad, he was sat on the couch opposite him, he wanted to show his support and in all honesty Ben was glad he was there.

The doorbell rang and jolted him from his thoughts. He took a deep breathe and headed over to let Mrs McKay in.

"Mrs McKay, how are you? Please come in" Ben smiled.

Mrs McKay smiled back, "Thank you Mr Gates, I'm very well how are you?"

"Im fine a bit nervous thank you, please call me Ben, would you like a drink?" Ben walked over to couch with Mrs McKay hoping he didn't sound as nervous as he felt.

"Coffee please Ben, don't be nervous this is just a formality really to make sure that you house will accommodate Riley's needs, that it isn't a death trap for a child."

Patrick Gates choose that moment to butt in, "I will make the drinks son"

Ben smiled his thanks at his dad, "This is my father Patrick Gates"

Mrs McKay shook the hand extended to her, "Hello Mr Gates, its nice to see that Ben has family that support the massive decision he is making."

Patrick Gates nodded, "He's my son I will support whatever makes him happy and from the way he has talked about Riley and pulled things together for him, I can tell my son wants nothing more than to be a great father to the boy"

Ben showed Mrs McKay around the house while his dad made drinks, he saved Riley's room till last, looking at the door he smiled, it looked great in bright blue with its multi-coloured plaque proclaiming it to be 'Riley's Room'.

"This is Riley's room, I've tried to make it how he would like, when I spoke with him he said he loves cars so I figured that was a great theme to go with. I got him books and toys, plus some clothes that will fit him, I checked with Riley's doctor and he assured me they would fit, plus I made sure that he had clothes that would accommodate his cast. I'm sorry I'm rambling"

"Ben it's fine and the room looks great, you have put a lot of thought into this and I'm sure he will love it. The house is fine, everything seems to be in order and it's not a death trap, so why don't we go and sit down and talk about what happens next and have that drink?"

Ben nodded and walked back to the lounge feeling much better.

"Everything has come back great as I said, in fact I spoke with Riley's doctor this morning and he says you can pick him up at 5pm. There is only one question I have for you and that's whether or not you have looked into schooling for Riley?"

Ben grinned, "wow he can be discharged… wait I passed, I can bring him home?"

Mrs McKay chuckled, "yes you passed, Riley will be released into your care under a temporary care order, in a couple of months you will meet with the judge and he will decide on whether to grant you full custody"

Ben's grin widen, "Ok, greats, that's wow! School, yes I have looked at several brochures and I will be setting up interviews this week, I decided to wait till Riley was out of the hospital as I want him present as its his choice as well, I don't want to enrol him in a school where he doesn't feel comfortable." He handed her the brochures.

"Riley will be private schooled?"

"Yes, I was also private schooled and it was a fantastic experience and I want Riley to have the best chances of success, plus I have the funding to be able to do it, as you probably know from looking at my records"

Mrs McKay grinned, "Nothing remains private in these things, its nice you want Riley to have the best. Well everything is in order so I will leave you now and let you go fetch Riley and I will check in on you both in a couple of weeks"

Ben grinned and thanked her as he walked her to the door, Mrs McKay sais her goodbyes to both Gates men and headed to her car, her only thoughts were that Riley Chance was one lucky boy, Ben Gates was definitely attached and wanted the best for him.

Ben looked at his dad and grinned, "I'm going to go pick up Riley now dad, do you want to wait here, give me chance to let Riley know he will be meeting you so he doesn't feel overwhelmed"

Patrick nodded, "you go son, I will wait here and start dinner" Patrick smiled broadly, his son was a dad.

Ben headed to Riley's room and quickly packed some clothes into Riley's new backpack. He said goodbye to his dad and grabbing his keys headed to the hospital.