Chapter 2 – Incoming

Sam set out the cutting board, and then opened the fridge, looking for cucumbers, lettuce, tofu, french fries.

What? Where did that come from?

She stared at the open refrigerator. She was seeing a faint image of the deep fryer at Nasty Burger superimposed on the refrigerator door!

Sam. Is that you? Do you hear me?

She closed the door. She turned around and looked out the kitchen nook window at the garden. "Danny?" she said aloud. She knew it was him.

Yes. You are looking at trees aren't you?

Yes. C-c-can you read my thoughts?

No. Not yet anyway. I can only hear what you say. And I can see what you see.

Sam shut her eyes. And I can see what you see too!

Sam started shaking. She loved Danny, but this experience was scaring her. She sat down at the table. Watch what you are doing, you almost put your hand in the fryer!

Ooops, thanks! I was cooking and then …I was thinking I couldn't wait to see you after work…then I saw your refrigerator!

Can you …talk to Tucker? Anyone else?

I don't know, haven't tried. But as long as I'm talking to you…

Sam felt a warm, loving feeling, almost a caress, but it was entirely in her mind.

I love you Sam.

I love you too Danny.

She could tell somehow he was enjoying her response. He must have felt the same thing she did. It was as if they were hugging, with nuzzled heads and noses.

This just started, I wonder what it means. Wonder in his mind.

I guess we don't need the Fenton Phones anymore. She smiled as she said it. Do me a favor. Don't do this when you are driving home. This could be worse than a cell phone!

Don't worry, I won't. But I will explore this new power. I will be able to do so much more now! I am going to try and talk to Tucker now, talk to you later. Bye.

Bye Danny.

Sam opened her eyes. She just had the most amazing experience of her life and was trying to digest it. So much for salad!