Mind Reading 101- part 6

The next morning, Mark rushed back to the hospital to check on his team. He checked Tiny's room first.

Good morning, Tiny…Feeling better this morning, I see… Mark walked over to Tiny's bed. He was heartily eating breakfast.

Tiny dropped his fork. "Uh, did you say something, Mark? "Cause if you didn't…I must be hearing things!" The Owl was spooked.

Tiny, I can talk to you through telepathy, now…

Tele? What? Tiny's eyes grew bigger. He swallowed hard.

Telepathy. It means we can talk through our minds…a new safety measure. You can talk to any one of us, including Chief Anderson, at any time. The lines turn on and off like phone lines. Mark explained, leaning against the wall.

I'm always the last to know…He cast his gaze downward and then looked up again. So, how do I know when the lines are on or off?

The Commander replied. You'll get a feel for it. Just practice. The Chief is sending us to Bermuda to relax, recover, and practice our new skills…we leave tomorrow…

Tomorrow, huh? Tiny put one arm behind his head and grinned. Just think, relaxing on the beach, all you can eat buffets, all those beautiful women in string bikinis …I can't wait!

Tiny! Is that all you think about? Food and Women? Princess entered the room. They just released me…Keyop is going to be released around noon. Where's Jason?

Not sure…hey, why don't you ask him? Mark replied.

Princess concentrated on opening his connection. Oh yeah, I forgot…Jason, Jase? Are you there?

Hey…I was having a good dream…why'd you wake me? Jason was not happy to be awake.

Sorry, Jase, we're at the hospital, just wondering what you were up to…Princess had a sheepish grin on her face.

So…what were you dreaming about? Tiny asked.

Jason's face took on a devilish look. Wouldn't you like to know…

Mark spoke up. Are you coming by, later, Jase? I was thinking we could all have dinner at Jill's diner…make some plans for our trip…

That evening, the team gathered at the diner to eat.

We'd better use our regular voices at least part of the time…it'll look funny if none of us are talking…Mark motioned for all of them to sit down.

"What's for dinner? I'm famished!" Tiny grinned at the others.

They all examined their menus and ordered dinner.

"So what time are we leaving tomorrow?" Jason asked. He mocked Princess, twirling his hair. "I need my beauty sleep…" He batted his eyelids.

Princess promptly swatted him on the head. He laughed.

"Well, I was thinking if we left at 7:00, we could be there by noon. It's about a 5 hour flight in the Phoenix." Mark answered.

"We're taking the Phoenix?" Keyop spoke up. "Won't that give us away?"

The Eagle continued. "The Chief arranged for us to land at a nearby Air Force base. We need to have it nearby, in case we're called up for a mission."

After they ate, they all went their separate ways to pack for the trip.