Chapter Twelve

Michael is in a bit of unique situation.  His flashes keep pushing him into environments beyond his comfort zone but most people don’t accept psychic instructions as a valid excuse for other people’s behavior.  He has to come up with something plausible but hates lying.  It really limits his options.

Dani keeps wavering between suspicion and wanting to pretend she has a normal life.  I can understand trying to find the fine line between protecting oneself and still having a life.  Granted, her situation is a little more extreme but it’s all a matter of degree. 

When Michael misunderstands Dani’s reaction, assuming she feels bad about being a burlesque dancer, it was my attempt to show that psychic gifts wouldn’t lead to complete understanding.  Understanding someone’s emotions doesn’t help you to understand the reason behind those emotions, a common mistake made by people who claim to be able to spot liars.  They may be able to detect nerves, but not being believed could make someone just as nervous as trying to get away with a lie.  Dani was feeling bad about not having a normal life, not about being a burlesque dancer.