“Why do we need to go outside? What are you trying to prove Johnny?” JC questions.
“Come on Jayce. I wanna see if this works.” Justin grabs JC’s arm and pulls him out the front door. “Is it ok to do this in broad daylight Johnny?”
“It’ll be fine Justin, it’s not like they’ll know anything happened.”
“Just making sure. We don’t want to advertise.”
“Just do it Justin.” Johnny ordered.
“Yes, sir.”
“Hold on. What is he gonna do?” JC asked.
“This,” Justin smiles. He then raises his arms and does his thing; all the cars stop, the people all freeze, even the animals stop moving. “Whoa, that is so cool.”
JC spins around and glares at Johnny, “Now. Would you please explain what exactly it is you are trying to prove?”
“Justin, if you would please unfreeze everyone. I’d be happy to explain, back in the house.” Johnny states.
Justin raises his arms again, and everything begins to move again.
“Now Justin, you can’t just do that because you want to. You can only use it when it’s absolutely necessary.”
“I know, but how come I couldn’t do it the first time?”
“That’s what I want to explain. Now in the house.” They all return to the living room and take up their positions on the floor in front of the overstuffed chair and wait for Johnny to start with the explanation. “Well…you see…JC seems to be a catalyst for you powers. Something about him, at first I thought it was because you were all together, but it seems to be just him.”
“How can you be sure?” Lynn asks.
“Well…I wasn’t until I sent you and him in the other room. While you were gone I tested these three (he motions towards Chris, Joey and Justin). I can’t really test my theory on Lance because of what his power is but I’m sure his visions are much clearer when JC is either nearby or touching him.”
“Why’s that? What do I have that could cause something like that?”
“I haven’t quite figured it out. I haven’t determined if it is part of his powers or what. I do know that it’s not coming from his white lighter side. No white lighter has that ability.”
“Yeah, and?” JC presses.
“Well it seems that whenever JC’s aura comes in contact with one of yours your power is enhanced. JC, you think you look in the “Book” and see if it says anything? Lynn can I talk to you in the other room for a minute?”
“Great!” Chris exclaims, “More of the secrecy. When do we get some real answers? I’m getting a little tired of this crap.”
“Shut up Chris,” JC whispers, eyes closed.
“Ooooh, you eves dropping? I knew that power would come in handy for something. Owe…” Chris glares at Justin who had just smacked him in the arm. “What?”
“Be quiet.” Justin whispers.
“Geez, you didn’t have….(Justin glares at him and raises his arms like he’s gonna freeze Chris) ok, got ya.”
JC opens his eyes, looks around the room and then opens the ‘Book’. “There has to be something in here.” He places his hands over the ‘Book’ and closes his eyes:
This is a power, rarely seen
Given only to those with the power
To hear what is normally unheard,br>
And see what is normally unseen”
“Jayce?” Justin starts, “How did you…”
“I don’t know…It just sorta came out.”
“That was strange. You think you could find something else if you really wanted to?” Joey questions.
“I’m sure I could but I don’t think it’s a good idea.” JC smiles up at him.
Lynn and Johnny return to the room. Lynn sits on the couch and puts a hand on JC’s shoulder, “You find anything in there son?”
“Yeah, but it didn’t explain much. Sorta raised more questions than it answered.”
“Show me.”
“Here. This passage. Doesn’t make much sense.”
“It makes perfect sense. You have the power to hear what people are thinking.” Lynn explains.
“I got that part, what does this other part mean, being able to see things unseen?” JC looks from Johnny to Lynn.
“I’m sure all will come to light soon enough. No need to rush it son.” Lynn gives a knowing smile.
JC closes his eyes, rubs the bridge of his nose then rises from the floor, “I need a drink.”
As JC walks into the kitchen the front door opens and Diane walks in, “Is it safe to bring the child in?”
“Yes. All is as it should be for now.” Lynn states. “How is he?”
“He’s a bit scarred and would really like to see his mother again, but otherwise he’s fine.”
“I’ll take him home. The boys need to rest. We’ll start their training in the morning. They have a great deal to learn.” Johnny states. “I’ll be back at 9 in the morning. You boys need to be ready. We should have a couple of days to work with while Lou finds another dance instructor.” Johnny takes the boy by the hand and leads him out of the house.
“Oh goody. We have no reason to be up early and he still wants us up and about at a God awful hour. Guess I’m going to bed now.” Chris states.
“Ummmm, Chris?” Lance starts, “You are aware that it’s like 4pm right?”
“Yeah, your point being?” Chris holds his hand out to Lance, “We’ve been up since O-dark thirty this morning, I’m tired and I’m going to sleep. You care to join me or not?”
Lance looks to his mother, stands and follows Chris down the hall.
JC returns from the kitchen just in time to be drug down the hall by Justin, Joey following close behind. When the three boys get into the bedroom Joey locks the door and the three climb onto the bed, JC in the middle.
“Jayce?”
“Yeah J?”
Justin brings his hand up and places it on JC’s chest, “You ok?”
“Yeah, just confused. I’ll be ok in a few.”
Joey places his hand on JC’s chest, just below Justin’s hand, “Why don’t you get some rest sugar. I think we could all use some.”
JC opens his eyes and looks from Joey to Justin, “I love you, both of you. How did I get so lucky?”
“Hmmm. I was thinking the same thing.” Joey smiled as he brought his lips down on Justin’s forehead, then JC’s lips. “You are both so amazing. I love you.”
Justin gives a tired smile, leans over JC, gives Joey a peck on the cheek and then brings his lips to JC’s. Before he makes contact he whispers, “You are so amazing Jayce. I love you so much.” He kisses JC and then places his head on JC’s chest. “Love you too Joe.” He reaches over and puts a hand on Joey’s chest.
“Get some rest J. Something tells me we’re gonna need it.” JC whispers, already half asleep.