Mind Reading 101- part 2

Mark heard a huge commotion at the end of the hallway, signaling that his second was waking up from "dreamland".

A nurse came scurrying down the hall yelling, "Security! We've got a live one!"

Jason's at it again. She must be new…Mark thought.

Anderson picked up on Mark's thoughts. Jason's fighting it again, huh, Mark? I'll be right over to check on him…

He hurriedly left his office and jogged down the hallway to the hospital wing. In Jason's room, two doctors, a security guard, and a nurse were battling the flailing patient. "He's a little…sensitive…" The Chief explained. "I guess I should've warned you." He made his way to the head of Jason's bed ducking his head and blocking runaway punches.

"What the hell did they do to me? I feel like I've been run over by a truck!" Jason scowled. He sat up in bed.

"Your pain medicine should start working soon, just relax and get some rest." Anderson kept his distance, as he knew how unpredictable the Condor could be.

Forget this crap, I'm gonna rip this IV out and get outta here…I don't have to take this…Jason thought, looking at the IV in his arm.

Oh, no you don't...I'd like to see you try it, Condor…you're so doped up, you wouldn't even make it to the door…

What the…Did I just hear your voice Chief? Jason looked at Anderson, astonished at what he had just heard.

The new implants give us the ability to speak telepathically…

So, I can read your mind, and you can read mine? That's scary…

The Chief rubbed between his eyes.

Yes, it is…

But, yet, this could be fun… Jason smiled a big, grinchy grin.

Wait… before you design any diabolical plans with your new abilities, you need to know that there will be separate lines of communication between you, me and each member of the team. They can be turned on and off at will…but it will take some getting used to…

So, right now, the phone lines are connected to you…and Mark?

Yes, try it out. Give him a ring

Jason calling Mark, come in Mark, do you copy? Jason had a cheesy grin on his face.

I hear you, Jase, you don't have to be so formal, you know, we're not using wristbands anymore…Mark smiled in recognition that Jason was doing well after his implant.

Hey, Cap, this is pretty cool, huh? But we'll have to watch what we think now, until we learn how to turn on and off the signals…Jason eyed the Chief, he could actually feel his presence listening in. The Chief smirked at him.

Jason smirked back and continued…Yeah, no more talking about Princess' fine ass…and how we like to make her go up ladders first so we can…

The Chief interrupted. That's enough out of you Condor…I'm going back to my office, and remember, I may be listening… With that said, he turned and walked out into the hall.

Jason's eyebrows raised .Hey, Mark is the Chief on here? Can you tell? I don't feel that line connected, but I'm not sure…

I dunno…I can't tell for sure yet either…careful what you say. Everything you say can and will be held against you in a court of law, you know…Mark laughed out loud.

So what do you think of all this? And why didn't you tell me about it? Jason sneered.

I didn't know until afterward, the Chief asked me not to mention it…I like the idea for security purposes…but I'm not so sure how we're going to make this work. It can be dangerous knowing each other's thoughts, you know…

Tell me about it.

Jason thought about what tomorrow would be like, when all the team was "connected."

I'm hoping to learn some juicy gossip from Princess tomorrow. But all we'll hear from Keyop is bug facts and video game codes, and Tiny will be mumbling about space burgers all the time. I'll probably end up strangling them both before it's all over.

Well, I for one, am going to focus on connecting and disconnecting the various lines of communication. I want to get the hang of this fast. I don't want my personal thoughts getting loose for everyone to hear…Mark stiffened at the thought of it.

So you don't want Princess hearing your comments about her ass, huh? Jason laughed out loud.

All right, you two, don't you think you should be getting some rest?

Oh, shit, Chief? You're still there? Jason shot up in bed.

Well, she does have a nice ass…Inadvertently, Mark's thought slipped out onto the "telepathic superhighway." He covered his mouth with his hand.

GO TO SLEEP! Anderson ordered.

Mark and Jason's response came in unison…Yes, sir!