Chapter 4:
Jedi/Vulcan Mind Meld
Anakin was watching over Padme when Spock entered the room. "Mr. Spock. What news from Kenobi?" "Your Master is analyzing the dart now, through an acquaintance. However, I have not come as a favor of him or the Enterprise; I came for you." "Why?" "While I was on the Enterprise, your Master has told me what he can about the Force and his experiences with you. He says you often have bad dreams about your mother."
Anakin confirmed, "I worry about her, and Jedi are not supposed to be attached to family. I was taken in at a age which would be classified by Yoda and others as "too old to begin the training." Spock: "I understand. Emotion is something I have purged myself of and I can say it takes a long time to control one's emotions before they get the better of someone." Spock walked closer and motioned Anakin to sit, after which, the ambassador sat as well. "May I ask what happens in your dreams, when your mother is at your mind's attention?" "I feel that she's suffering. I see her in a future I don't want to happen."
Anakin starts to shed tears. "I shouldn't even be having these feelings. I'm a Jedi." "But you are still young and still in training," Spock said. "Allow me to touch your mind." "I'm fine." "Please, I believe I can help you purge your emotion if I feel what you feel."
Spock put his hand on Anakin's face in tradition Vulcan form: "My mind to your mind; my thoughts to your thoughts. Our minds are one." Spock saw Shmi. She was indeed suffering. Spock then released Anakin. "This cannot be hidden from the Council. We must inform them of this at once." "The Jedi Council will not allow this!" Anakin tried to stop the ambassador. "Please, Anakin. If you want your mother alive, have faith and trust in me."