THROUGH AN ANGEL'S EYES – CHAPTER 4

I was working my way through Lewis's 'The Screwtape Letters' when I felt Daniel arrive. I flared my essence for a second to tell him exactly where I was and then sent out a mental request for Dawn to join us. I had just finished this when he walked into the Library. He chuckled when he saw what I was reading.

"Did you know that's one of my favorite books?"

I was surprised "no, actually, I didn't. I rather like it as well."

He then got serious. "Where is she?"

"Near" I replied "I was just waiting for Dawn so that she could learn your style." I had phrased this as both a question and request.

"No problem"

"Thanks"

Just then, Dawn walked in and I performed the introductions. Without another word, the three of us headed for Janice's room. She still hadn't moved. Daniel took her right hand and I took her left. We then joined hands. Once the circuit was complete, we flared our essences. Almost immediately, Janice opened her eyes. Daniel's mind dove into hers and I followed. After ten very draining minutes, we came out of it. Janice was asleep again, but I could tell that this was a normal sleep and that she would awaken in a bit.

Daniel looked at me and asked "how would you describe her condition?"

I thought a bit "her basic humanity is intact, but her memories are almost totally gone and with them, any knowledge of behavior and motivation. I thought again "it's like after a flood; the house is gone, but the foundation is still there. We just need to rebuild."

"Very good" he beamed "I couldn't have put it better myself. About two months I think."

"Here", I suggested.

He looked at Dawn "do you think she'd be OK here?"

Dawn was a little surprised at being put on the spot, but said "yeah, the girls here are used to things strange and unusual."

"Here, it is then", said Daniel.

We had no more business here, so we moved onto Riley's room. Daniel looked at hem in bed. Riley's eyes flicked between us.

"So, another angel, huh, you guys sure are all over the place."

Daniel was surprised at the jeering, mocking tone in Riley's voice. "You hunt demons; you know that they are real. Is the concept of angels so unreasonable?" Without giving Riley a chance to answer he asked "do you wish our help for your injuries?"

"Sure" Riley answered "give it your best shot."

Without any hesitation, Daniel grabbed Dawn's hand and put his other hand over Riley's leg. I could feel the flow of power that was being directed at the trauma. I wished I could do as well.

Riley's eyes were huge "what are you doing to me" he gasped.

"Helping" I supplied.

All told it took about fifteen minutes to get everything right. Mostly because he was showing Dawn how it was done, and then letting her take care of some of the injuries herself. It was tough, but she came through like a champ. I wished I could find words to tell her how proud I was of her. Once the physical injuries were dealt with, I shot a thought at Daniel to make sure Riley would be able to deal with the grief of loosing his wife. Daniel gave a swift look and came out of it looking surprised.

"There is no need of such assistance; your companion has already taken care of it". He turned to Dawn, "all was well done". She blushed and he turned to face me and said "I envy you Ian, she's a marvel." He faced the both of us and bowed "farewell brother, sister" and was gone.

Dawn went to get Dr. Bement and I looked at Riley. He was trying to check under his bandages without seriously dislodging everything. "Are you willing to consider the possibility" I asked.

He gave me a sharp look, but nodded. Dawn arrived back, with thedoctor and we just headed back to her room, where I made it clear just how proud of her I was.