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This required a walk downtown

to her store:

Spiritual Solutions.

The little bell rang when I arrived.

Fiona, my mom, was showing a tray of amethyst crystals

to a customer.

Her face lit up like the sun when she saw me.

Declan

she said

it’s so nice to see you

here in the store.

It’s been a while.

The customer chose a piece of amethyst

handed my mother some money,

smiled, and turned away.

The little bell rang as she left.

My mom and I always had one thing in common:

people considered us a bit strange.

Maybe she’s the reason

I am the way I am.

I could tell her things

I’d never tell my father.

But she always looked worried

when I spoke to her

about

the voices.

But I had to tell someone

other than just Jonesy.

So I told my mom about Rebecca.

Her eyes widened.

Do you like her?

she asked.

I do.

Do you know why she is visiting you?

I don’t.

Are you keeping an open mind about her?

I’m trying to.

Many great people have heard voices

and had visions.

Many crazy people too.

Do you think you are crazy?

I didn’t think so until she appeared.

I don’t think you are crazy. I think

something unique has come your way.

Well. What should I do?

Despite her words, my mom

suddenly looked terribly anxious.

Is she here now?

I closed my eyes and said her name silently.

Nothing.

No. I may have lost her.

I told her I needed privacy.

I’m not sure she understood.

Be patient.

What if she doesn’t return?

Then, that is as it was meant to be.

And what if she does come back?

Get to know her.

But Declan

have you said anything about this

to your father?

No.

He’s not going to like it.

Maybe you shouldn’t mention it.

Maybe.

It’s just

well, you know your father.

I nodded, but I’d have to

try to explain it to him

because he’d get furious if he found out

I told my mom and not him.

That had happened before.

Many times.

With bad results.

And Declan

about this girl.

Is she cute?

I nodded.