Tickling Spark

Nicole’s POV

“Dad, you might have to carry Mom to the dining hall,” my bubbly daughter said to Mike.

“Huh?” Mike grunted.

He seemed flustered for a moment. But before Chris could say anything to acknowledge Mike’s very brief expression, Mac explained to Mike for Chris as if they were telepathic about what Chris was going to say to elaborate on her words.

It amazed me how my toddlers could communicate in such a mystical way, even in other instances where they seemed to have the same idea and thoughts. I guess I will never know such things on my own because I never had and never will I ever get the chance to have a twin sibling in this lifetime.

“Mom has been in a wheelchair for years, but she started taking treatment and therapy a few months ago. I think she is a bit shocked to have you around today. Her legs must have frozen again. She can’t walk,” Mac spoke indifferently.

“What do you mean?” Mike asked, frowning.

More than any other emotions, I saw pain and regret in his eyes as he