The soft hum of specialized equipment filled the whitewashed therapy suite as daylight slanted through the blinds. Theo and Lila sat in reclining chairs facing each other, electrodes brushing against their temples. Between them, Leo lay bundled in Lila's lap, clutching his favorite toy seahorse. A neurologist in a crisp lab coat—Dr. Meilin Chen—monitored the consoles, adjusting dials that controlled the neuro‑therapy waveforms.
“Your baseline signals are steady," Dr. Chen said, eyes bright behind her glasses. “We're initiating the synchrony protocol now. Close your eyes and focus on a shared memory—anything that brings you both comfort."
Lila squeezed Leo gently. “Ready?"
Theo nodded, inhaling slowly. “Ready."
Dr. Chen flipped a switch. A gentle pulse began, resonating through the elec
