Of course, by telling Billy everything, by making him aware of Larry's talents, Dave would probably reduce his pal's effectiveness. Possessing full knowledge of the psychic's abilities, Billy might not be able to interfere directly in the chain of events which might be coming. Still, Dave decided that it would be worth the risk to bring Billy into the fray; he desperately needed assistance, no matter how limited it might be, and he knew that he would feel a lot better if he had someone else on his side.
Abandoning the recliner, he hurried to the kitchen and snatched the receiver from the phone on the wall. As he punched the buttons on the phone, he prayed that Billy was home, that he would swiftly answer the call.
Dave heard a click, then a ring on the line.
There was a second ring,
