~ JESSE ~
I stared at her, my pulse racing, thrumming in my skin again. "Maya, I can't!"
"Yes, you can. With my instruction and the right focus… If I haven't missed my guess, you already have. I saw in your brother's mind what was done to your father. I have to say, that was very creative. And well-done."
"Yes, but… but that was… I was just-"
"You were doing what needed to be done. Leading. And now you will do so again."
"But you said you couldn't even do it- what makes you think I can?!"
"I'm not saying there's no risk, Jesse. I'm saying it may be our only choice. You have the strength of power needed. And I will help you understand what you're doing. But Cazz…" she looked at him again and I saw the well of love in her eyes- and fierce anger. "He needs help, Jesse. The physical healing is taking far too long because of this battle going on in his mind and heart."
"Maya… I want to. I do. But…"