The procedure itself was designed to leave as light a mental footprint as possible. Lindsey had had some success with other patients who had suffered ...ven worse traumas than Sabbath.She explained to us, “It’s not like the movies. I’ll use a form of mild hypnotic regression. Not to take you back to past lives, but just to let your mind revisit those two specific days. You’ll come out of it feeling rested, relaxed. Refreshed.”She set up her own video camera to record the session. If all went. We went to a semi-nice restaurant, nothing too fancy and chatted about this and that for a few hours. After awhile I teasingly asked “Well where’s my birthday present?” “You have to wait for your birthday to get it, but I’ll tell you about it later.”“Fine, I guess.” I replied sarcasticallyWe finished dinner and headed back to my car and sat and listened to music as we spoke. After a few minutes she brought up the subject of my birthday present.“So, do you want to know what I’m getting you?” she. Just then Riya came in. She was laughing at my situation.Uncle Shrek explained that he came to get the plate and scared me instead. Riya then went inside to get the plate and gave it to him. I still did not remove my hands from across my body. Riya told me that there was no safety pin.Hearing this Uncle Shrek said that he has one in his bedroom and if I am willing to search and find it I can take it. Riya told me that I should go ahead and search as she will start with her makeup. I couldn’t go. "I think deep down Tim knew I was telling the truth because he didn'tpush for a better answer."I already think you are a freak 'Mouse'. A speed freak."I gave him a dutiful laugh."...and you'd better not leave without saying goodbye. I don'tunderstand but I guess you have your reasons." I promise to stay in touch Tim." Even if you don't recognize meanymore.*****Mom gave me a curious look after Tim dropped me off but I hurried pastand locked my bedroom door behind me. I pulled my new clothing.