“Oh, my goodness,” Cadence sighed.

“I never believed that was possible. Don’t ask me why. I mean, with all of the things you and I have both seen in our lifetimes, why not? Right? But… after your grandfather died, well I had to give it a try. I wanted to see him again.”

“And… did it work?”

“Yes,” Janette replied.

Cadence’s eyes widened. “You mean, you’ve been able to speak to Grandpa—after he died?”

“Yes, but only on these rare occasions when the moon is blue, the sky is clear, and the portal is willing to open. It doesn’t always work, darling.”

Cadence could hardly believe her ears. She leaned...