Question(s)!

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Grammar issues again.

Which would be correct?

This one: I made sure that she was no where in sight and made sure that Dr. Garcia was preoccupied with what he was doing before I threw my legs over the side of the bed and walked over to Benny.
“Could I talk to you for a moment?” I murmured under my breath.

or

This one: I made sure that she was where in sight and made sure that Dr.Garcia was preoccupied with what he was doing before I threw my legs over the side of the bed and walked over to Benny. "Could I talk to you for a moment?" I murmured under my breath.

Also...

"And exactly what did you see?" he asked.

or

"And exactly what did you see?" He asked.

When to capitalize words like, Mom, Dad, North, South, etc., etc.

And where to put the comma.

Ex: North, South, East, and West. Do I put the comma after East or not?

And how do I know when to put the comma behind 'then'?

Thanks in advanced!

peace.love.happiness.

~ Rosie