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he continued to move closer.
    “So now we know you can not only dodge but also deflect and throw energy back.” He eyed her carefully. “Now let’s see if you can create some of your own.” Jake motioned for Emily to follow him back to the other side of the room.
    “Close your eyes,” he said once they were standing in front the tall open window that allowed the sun to fill the room. “I want you to bask in the sunlight for a moment,” Jake spoke softly, “and feel its warmth.” His words were like a gentle caress over her skin; so soft and inviting it gave her goose bumps.
    “I need you to stand in your power.” He became more commanding. “I want you to feel the energy in your body meshing with the energy outside...it’s all one. Can you feel it?”
    Emily kept her eyes closed as she concentrated. She took a deep breath, then another. A mischievous smile lit up her face as she nodded. Yes, she could feel the energy! She could sense something coursing through her veins like electricity. Vague recollections came sputtering back. She had no clear pictures but she felt something, something familiar.
    “Alright, now I want you to keep your focus on that energy and with your eyes still closed, reach your hands towards the open window,” Jake explained carefully, “now focus deeply and create your own ball of energy then try and throw it towards me. I’m going to walk backwards, slowly, while you concentrate.” His words were soft and even as he pulled away from her.
    “Whenever you feel ready,” he said easily. “Just focus and concentrate on that energy,” he repeated as he brought his awareness to his own energy. He wanted so badly for this to work for Emily, but he needed to ensure he wasn’t throwing his energy into the mix. It needed to be authentically hers. He didn’t want to cheat her out of the experience.
    Jake watched as she twisted to the right, reached through the open window and grabbed a handful of sunshine. With her hands around the energy and the intense focus still clearly etched on her face, Emily lifted her arms and threw the ball towards Jake.
    Standing on the opposite side of the room, he easily plucked the energy orb out of the air and held it in his hands. He nodded his head and smiled as he made his way towards her.
    “How did that feel?” He asked as he walked through the sand towards Emily.
    “Are you kidding?” She shook her head in astonishment. “That was amazing! Something just clicked...” She was at a loss to explain how it happened.
    “I just don’t understand how I can come here and suddenly my skills are at my fingertips, literally. My family has been working so hard to try and help me, but with no success.” She was perplexed. She had already received far more than she could have imagined.
    “I think it’s entirely possible you were simply trying too hard.” Jake stood beside Emily, resisting the urge to touch her. “When you put too much pressure on yourself it has the opposite effect. You need to relax and believe.”
    She nodded in agreement, not entirely trusting her voice as she found herself getting lost in his dark eyes once again. Jake had created an unbelievable energy in the long room that was more than just relaxing, it was enticing. She felt herself getting drawn into the warmth of her surroundings and the invitation of the sand.
    “I think that’s probably more than enough for today. Aside from your obvious abilities, did any memories come back?” Jake found himself holding his breath, caring a little too deeply about her answer.
    “You know,” she tilted her head as she studied him, “I wouldn’t really say I have memories but I do feel like a fog is lifting.”
    “Good. That’s a great start.” He was thrilled with how Emily had responded to the exercises, but knew they needed to do more work together.
    “Do you have some time tomorrow? I have an opening in the afternoon, and I think we should try and build on the progress