Oliver Davis stood in his office looking at the mirror hanging on his wall. His reflection stared back at him. Anyone who happened to be watching would have thought the young man was merely looking at himself in the mirror. But upon closer inspection, there were slightly noticeable differences. While Oliver's features had grown sharper and more defined over the last three years, his reflection's face was a little softer. Oliver's shoulders were a bit broader now and had filled out, while his reflection's shoulders were more narrow. However, both sets of stormy blue eyes were still as sharp as ever. In a couple of years, the differences would be too noticeable. Proof that his twin had escaped the flow of time. "And you haven't been guiding her dreams lately?" he asked his reflection.

His reflection returned a sad smile. "No," Gene replied. "I've been watching from a distance, out of sight, to guide her in an emergency, but it's just been her these last few months. She seems to be developing her skills nicely."

"Then these last couple of dreams were of her own abilities and intuition?" Oliver questioned.

"Yes," answered Gene. "I had no part in helping her, as you suggested. And," he said, perking up a little, "I've come to the conclusion that I am an excellent teacher." He smiled brightly, in large contrast to Oliver's frown.

Oliver scoffed at Gene. "We'll see," he said.

"Well she certainly didn't learn it from you," Gene said under his breath.

"What was that?"Oliver asked.

"Nothing," Gene smirked. "I'm getting tired so I should go rest. Take care, idiot scientist," he told Oliver. Gene's smiling face slowly faded and was replaced by Oliver's perpetual frown.

Over the last 4 months, Mai's dreams had improved greatly. Most were so detailed that even Yasuhara Osamu's research wasn't really required and cases rarely lasted longer than 3 days. Oliver wondered how Mai was getting her information, and he assumed it was Gene helping her again. So he had called out to his brother and asked him if he had been influencing her dreams. But if what he said was true, and Gene wasn't actually helping her, then this meant her abilities were growing stronger. Oliver's mind raced. "She might be ready," he thought excitedly.

Two sharp knocks landed against his office door, pulling Oliver away from his thoughts. "Come in," he said.

Koujo Lin opened the door and stood in the entry. "All of the equipment has been loaded into the van," Lin said.

"Is everyone ready?" Oliver asked.

"We are missing Taniya-," Lin began, but was interrupted by the reception door slamming open.

"I'm here!" cried Mai Taniyama. Lin and Oliver walked out of Oliver's office. "I made it on time," she beamed at them. The petite brunette had also changed over the last few years. Her slight frame had filled out, giving her a curvier look. She let her face-framing bob grow out to her shoulders. Oliver thought she was quite beautiful, but he would never verbally admit that to anyone.

Oliver pulled back his jacket sleeve and glanced at his watch. He raised an eyebrow. Surprisingly, she had made it on time.

"Very good, Mai," Oliver told her. "It only took you three years to actually come to work on time," he smirked at her. Her cheeks turned a soft shade of pink as she glared at him. Teasing Mai had become one of his favorite hobbies over the last few years.

"If you're ready, we can leave," Lin said as he looked at Oliver and Mai. He walked out of the reception area and downstairs to the parking lot.

"Here Naru," Mai said as she handed him a small thermos. "I figured you would be grumpy this morning," she muttered, following Lin out of the office.

Oliver unscrewed the lid and breathed deeply. Earl Grey, his favorite. He gave her retreating form a small smile as he walked out and locked the office door behind him.