Loud Visions 2

Chapter 22

            Several big-name people in the comic book, anime, cartoon, and film industry were talking to Lincoln at the museum. Even a professor from Amberwood University came to visit. Bill Buck's agent, Rachael Fields, had been bragging to Professor Kenneth and everyone at Amberwood. The whole university has been gossiping about Lincoln for weeks.

Lincoln blushed with all the admiration he was receiving. One of the people even talked about making an animated movie and wondered if Lincoln would interested in the character design. Lincoln, of course, said yes, even though the movie was a long way from starting production.

They talked some more until Stella pulled her boyfriend away for some alone time. She pulled him in for a kiss once they were out of sight from prying eyes. Lincoln closed his eyes, wrapped his arms around her, and kissed her back. The kiss turned into a make-out session.

Then Stella squeezed Lincoln a hug, "I am so proud of you, Lincoln! You won! Now, there's a gallery of art named after you. How cool is that?"

"Yeah, it is pretty cool. I wasn't expecting those big-name people to show up. Bill Buck, sure, but movie directors? It almost feels like a dream," Lincoln said.

"A dream come true," Stella purred.

They walked to a section of the museum with big windows, letting a lot of sunlight in. Stella stood in front of Lincoln and wrapped his arms around her as Lincoln rested his head on her shoulder. Stella's smooth black hair brushed against his face, and he relished the heavenly aroma of her flowery shampoo and conditioner.

"Big things are happening for you, Link. And they should. You've earned it, especially after everything you went through," Stella stated.

"It's really nice that good things are happening to me," Lincoln said.

"God, everything feels so awesome now. Everything is chill in a really good way. I'm looking forward to our future together. You'll go to Amberwood, become a great comic book artist, and then a movie director. I'll be a doctor, run a chain tea shop, or both. I can do both, right?"

"It all depends on what you want in life. I've seen visions where you're one or the other," Lincoln answered.

"If I choose to be a doctor, what kind do I be?" Stella asked.

"Either a general surgeon or a heart surgeon – either one, you're very good at it. The kind of surgeries that are assigned are less stressful than working for emergency surgery. It's not easy to stay calm when you're trying to save someone who's been shot or in an accident. If you choose to run a chain tea shop, it's fun for you, but there are periods when you struggle with money. I've also seen visions where you become a pharmaceutical scientist – research and making medicine," Lincoln explained.

"Hmm," Stella tapped her chin, "Which do you recommend?"

Lincoln summoned a light orb and showed her the visions, "I'd recommend becoming a general surgeon. I've seen visions where you save people's lives, remove tumors for patients diagnosed with cancer, do successful organ transplants and donations, and are a great teacher for new doctors. Plus, surgeons make good money."

Stella's eyes widened as she saw her future self, dressed in green scrubs and operating on patients. Some were in the emergency room, others for removing tumors, organ donations, and helping other doctors with operations like heart transplants. She gazed at the visions of her in the white coat talking to patients and students.

"Wow, that's really cool," Stella said.

"The future is what you make it. If you want this to happen, you have to work for it. It's not easy becoming a doctor, Stella. That's four years of college, four years of medical school, and four to five years of residency. That's thirteen years, so it'll take dedication and commitment if you want this. You have what it takes, Stella. I believe in you, but you have to believe in yourself, too," Lincoln stated.