She lifts a finger toward me, and I press my fingertip to hers like we’re in E.T. “Is this where I get powers?” I ask her. “Or are you gonna abduct me?” “Abduction, obviously.” We’re laughing, and I tell her, “I’m ready. Take me to your planet.” More softly, she says, “I forgot the way.” It tunnels through me, and we gaze into one another, searching. Quieter, she whispers, “I’m lost with no map.” “You’ll find your way back,” I reassure. She will.
