"If you're talking about the so-called 'laying on of hands,' no. I've never done anything like that before. Do you mean THAT is what I've done to Larry?"
Larry's eyes were big as he paused from stretching his legs and leaned against the table behind him. He wondered even more what had happened with his body.
"Hey, guys," he put in, "will I be o.k.? Is this thing you're talking about SAFE?"
"Perfectly!" Horton chuckled at everyone's innocence in the matter. He debated with himself silently on how to explain the effect. "When someone has the ability to heal with their hands, alone, it is like when they touch the ailing person the 'patient' gets an invisible shot of energy from the person's very soul, and additional doses are passed along through him, with help from The Spirit World. Spirit Guides and Spirit Healers help purify Healing Energy before it is given, to strengthen its power. Now do you understand? Something within the transporter beam during the accident apparently has magnified Michael's power to do this thing, and possibly ALL his psychic senses have been magnified."
"Wow!" Sighed Mike, looking down at his hands. The rest were still speechless. Larry looked more relaxed.
"We are not sure WHAT Michael can do, but we do know he's pretty special to us, and possibly, the world!"
"And remember," Cooper finally found his voice to put in, "don't breathe a word about this accident or what you've seen today, to anyone. Don't forget who you're working for. This is something very important."
"Come along, Larry!" Dr. Horton called to the amazed technician. "I want to give you a final check up, though I'm sure you'll get a clean bill of health." He went off toward the adjoining exam room.
Larry started after him, then paused. He went over to Mike and touched his arm, to get his attention. After Mike faced him again, "Look, I really mean it...thanks!" he told him, staring into Mike's eyes earnestly.
Mike smiled and nodded. There was no need for further words. Larry rushed off after his doctor. Jeanie, Dr. Cooper, and Mike were finally left alone.
"Gee," said Mike, "What else will I be able to do, Doc?"
"I have no idea, Mike," Cooper answered. "Horton is the authority on that mumbo-jumbo stuff. To tell you the absolute truth, I've never believed in any of that stuff. Must be my family upbringing. My mother used to say all our problems are God's punishment for not doing things His way."
"Yours too?" asked Jeanie. "Mine said almost the same thing! It's really going to be interesting, though, to see what you can do, Mike.    I saw a medium once make a table rise. I wonder if Mike can do anything like that?"