Free The Begining (The Navigator Book 1) by Ben Winston Page A

she was going. Now, given the power of the human mind, it stands to reason to believe that very powerful Navigators, like Cassie and like Joe, wouldn't need a hyperdrive unit to make a jump!” Symms explained. “I believe that’s what really happened to Cassie when the US tried to grab her. Of course, I would never have reported such to the administration; they would have ordered her dissected immediately in order to make more of her. Which leads me to the second part of my theory,” He paused to take a breath and organize his thoughts. “Before I continue, do you follow me so far?”
    “I think so. You believe that the most powerful Navigators will develop the ability to travel hyperspace on their own, right?” Becka asked.
    “Yes, because they have something all the rest of the Navigators don't have,” Symms said.
    Becka cocked an eyebrow. “What?”
    “An innate ability to sense the universe around them and manipulate it.” Symms said. “And I'd bet my pension that Joe is already aware of this. Did you see his religious preferences?"
    “Yeah, but what does being a Pagan have to do with navigating?” Becka asked, sounding slightly confused.
    “Nothing directly. However, what if Joe believes that the energy fields around all of us are the power of God, or even God itself?”
    “Are you talking about magic or something?” Becka asked with a raised eyebrow.
    Symms frowned. “Well, in a way I guess I am. We just never had the scientific ability to measure it before.”
    “Okay, once he wakes up, I'll try to get him talking about his beliefs. Now, what did you mean about 'going farther'?” Becka asked.
    “ESP, mental abilities, talents, readers; many names have been given to it over the years.  The most famous name was the reason several people got killed in Salem, Mass. a couple hundred years ago. Of course, now-a-days, the term 'Witch' is no longer one to be feared," Symms explained.
    A soft 'beep' was heard and the Doctor walked back to one of the machines. Quickly typing in a query, he read the answer on the screen.
    “Doc, I gotta run to the head; can I get you a coffee or anything?” Becka asked.
    “No, thanks, but you might want to hurry. The nano's have returned to maintenance mode and are currently working on the little bit of atrophy in his muscles,” Symms replied.
    “Should I stay? How long until he wakes up?” Becka asked getting excited.
    “Oh not for a few minutes yet, I'm sure you have time,” he said and made a waving motion at her to go ahead.
    After Becka left, Symms entered information into the computer; he paused and looked at his watch. He softly swore and left the treatment room.
     
     
    Jed escorted Laura to Rothschild & Co. bank in Zurich, Switzerland. The trip itself hadn't been that hard to arrange, Laura simply bought tickets for Jed, Brianna, and Jed's wife, Jill. Mark had gone back to work, but would return to see her as soon as he could arrange it. The hardest part of making the arrangements for Jed's family was arranging for Jill to get the time off from work. Brianna's boyfriend, Alex couldn’t get the time off and had to stay home. A fact that Laura’s son, Darryl was very happy about.
    Jed and Laura had to do a little research in order to find which bank the mysterious numbers were from, but once they did, they called the bank to inquire as to what the numbers were actually for.
    They were told that, as per the request of the customer, information on this account could only be divulged in person. Laura thanked the man for his assistance and asked if she would need an appointment to meet and discuss the account. The man said it wasn't necessary, but it was appreciated, so she made the appointment for the day after they'd land.
    So, while Jill and Brianna were out shopping, with Laura's son Darryl as guide and pack-mule, Jed and Laura kept their appointment. After introductions were made and both Jed and Laura had been served refreshments, an older gentleman in an