“It started as a panic attack, but before I could help him, he fainted,” answered Zane.
“Did he hit his head when he fell?” Colton asked, wrapping a blood pressure cuff around David’s arm.
“No, I caught him,” replied Zane, keeping his eyes on David’s face.
“Does he have panic attacks often?” asked Ian.
“Yes…no…I don’t really know. He’s had two, maybe three, since we met. I never asked him because I was busy helping him through them,” Zane said.
Colton briefly looked at his brother, then back at David, checking his pulse before saying, “What did you do to help him through one?”
“Just what you taught me. Shouldn’t he be awake by now?” asked Zane, worry beginning to show on his face.
Ian passed the smelling salts under David’s nose and within seconds was rewarded with eyes fluttering open. “Good to see you’re awake,” Ian said, softly.
Looking up at the sea of faces, David found the one he needed. “W-w-h-hat happened?” he asked Zane.
“Babe, you fainted. Remember? You were out in the hall and I thought you were having a panic attack but then you just fainted. How are you feeling?” Zane asked, holding his mate’s hand.
“Fine, I think,” David said, sitting up slowly.
“Any dizziness?” asked Ian.
“No. I’m fine,” David said.
“Do you mind if I check you over one more time?” asked Ian.
Looking up at his mate, David said, “No, go ahead.”
After his examination, Ian said, “Everything’s fine. Just take it easy for the rest of the day, okay?”
“I promise,” replied David. “Sorry for bothering you.”
“No problem,” Ian said, as Colton packed up his medical bag. “Glad it wasn’t anything serious.”
“Thanks, Ian, I appreciate it. You too Colton,” Zane said, as he sat down next to David.
After Zane helped his mate up, Ian looked at David and said, “When we get back home, I’d like to do a thorough examination.”
David hesitated. “I’d like to speak to Zane about it first, okay?”
“Sure.” Ian smiled, then, taking Colton’s hand, left with his mate.
“Babe, why don’t we go back to our suite so you can get some rest,” Zane offered.
Shaking his head, David said, “I’d rather continue to hear what Oracle has to say about my abilities, if you don’t mind.”
“Not at all, if you’re sure,” said Zane, tucking his mate under his arm. “But let me know if you change your mind.” After getting a short nod from his mate, Zane looked at Oracle and asked, “Can I ghost walk when holding my mate?”
“Yes, you can,” Oracle replied, “You could have done it even if David was only holding your hand. It is the same for David.”
“Can I do it with…for instance, Logan?” asked Zane.
“Yes, with anyone as long as they are physically linked to you somehow. Holding hands would be the most common way it is done,” Oracle said.
“Hey, bro, care to try it with me?” Zane asked.
“Uhmm, Oracle, what will happen if it doesn’t work? Will I be stuck in a door?” asked Logan—the whole idea of walking through solid objects was freaking him out a bit.
