Chapter 2

   "Does it hurt?" She asked "It might hurt for a little while, but then it will disappear, I promise" she said.   With that she applied strong pressure to my head just where it attached to my neck. It really hurt, but I believed that sometimes the hurt can transform into healing, especially when it comes to massages.   After what seemed like minutes she released her grip, with a gasping breath.   "There, now how do you feel?" She asked confidently.   I felt awful. I was sick to my stomach and my headache was far worse than I had ever experienced. At the same time, the fact she once was my student, and I didn't want to disappoint her, made my try to smile. I nearly threw up and fell backwards on the table. Tears were in my eyes and I was breathing hard.   "I''m sorry Jennifer, it is way worse, really bad. Maybe because I'm not a believer." I added to try to soften the blow.   She looked cowed and shamed.   "I am so sorry Professor Labord, it has always worked before I swear, I swear."