by D. J. Holmes
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As the sounds of laughter echo on the monitor, Jon and Julia begin to smile, as they watch Evan’s mouth turn into a huge smile.
”Daniel approaches Jon and Julia. “How are you feeling, Jon?”
“As long as Katherine is with me, I’ll be fine. Thank you, Daniel, for asking.”
“You look like you might still be a little weak. Are you?”
“Yes, I still get a little shaky in the knees.”
“I thought so. Why don’t you and, Katherine, rest in the room directly across the hall from Evan’s room, since your previous quarters have just been taken by a new patient? That way, Katherine can be with both you, and, Evan.”
“That would be wonderful, Daniel,” responds a very pleased Julia, as he guides them to their new room.
“We can connect a monitor in your room, with the monitor in Evan’s, room, so that you can watch his life, as he continues to work through his life experiences.
“I’ll instruct my staff to bring in lounge chairs for both of you. Then Jon, can lie down, rather than stand. After awhile, I’m sure that you will begin to tire also, Katherine.”
“Thank you Daniel. Oh, by the way, we met Treysen earlier today. He seems very nice.”
“He is. I’ll assign him to you, so that you will have everything that you need.”
Julia looks up at Daniel. “Thank you, so much, Daniel. You have been so thoughtful and helpful to both of us.”
Smiling, Daniel answers, “I think that it’s important for both of you to see what Evan is going through, so that you will be able to help him when he wakes up.”
“Thank you, Daniel. It’s a great suggestion,” Jon adds. “Here’s, Treysen. He’ll attend to your every need.”
“How did he know that you wanted him?”
“I called him.”
“You did?” then with an exhausted tone Jon said, “I must really be a lot more tired than I thought I was. Because I don’t remember hearing you call him.”
“You wouldn’t have heard me,” Daniel says with a smile. “We communicate through a visual thought process. While you and I were talking, I pictured Treysen, in my mind, and sent a request telling him that I needed him to come and help you. Then, I created a picture in my mind that showed him what you needed. He could see the picture at that very moment in his own mind and gathered everything I requested for you.”
“Wow, that’s a great way to communicate, Daniel.”
“Yes, it saves a lot of time.”
A monitor is brought into their room, and hooked up to receive Evan’s images, conversation, thoughts and emotions. Two comfortable lounge chairs, a small refrigerator filled with a variety of meats, vegetables, fruit, and cold water are brought into their room.
“Once again, we thank you, Daniel, for everything,” Jon expresses.
“You are both more than welcome. We are glad to have you here. If you will excuse me though I will leave, Treysen, here with you as I go to finish my other duties.”
“We’ll see you later, Daniel.”
“Is there anything else that you would like me to do for you?” Treysen asks.
“No thank you Treysen, we’re very comfortable.”
“If you change your mind please don’t hesitate to ask me.”
“Thank you.”
Jon and Julia sit in their lounge chairs, as scenes of Goblin Valley come into view on the monitor. Young Indian boys are running and playing around the mushroom boulders.
