A guy on a date.

Walking across the small park, they took stock of their options. There was a couple on a date near the pond, a small group of college kids playing ultimate frisbee, and an older man reading a newspaper. After a moment, Sam spoke.

"I think one of the people near the pond would be the best candidate. The frisbee players may have sudden bursts of anger and the old man could have anything on his mind. The most predictable mental state will be the two who appear to be on a date."

Janet rolled her eyes. "Alright, Spock. I'd rather deal with horny Sam than jock Sam or pervert Sam. Go ahead, I guess."

Sam turned to her. "We should create a few safety measures first. Here, give me your phone. I'll set it up to track mine." As she was tapping away at the two phones, she spoke without looking up. "I suggest we sit down somewhere and you stay close to me. I'll try to be reasonable once I'm bound to him, but that may not be possible. Whatever Sam is left in me will easily be overpowered by any strong emotions or intense thoughts he may have."

Janet raised an eyebrow. "He? Who said you aren't gonna bind to the girl?"

Sam shrugged. "Up to this point I've mostly been bound to Jake. Since I'm more used to being bound to a man, that's one less variable. Besides, he seems to be enjoying the date more than her. If I'm going to do this I'd at least like to enjoy it some."

Janet laughed. She wasn't wrong. The girl wore a bored expression as the guy was chattering away at her.

Sam handed the phone back and walked toward a nearby bench. "Let's sit here. Remember to stay close to me and don't let me out of your sight. Are you ready?"

Janet nodded and Sam closed her eyes. She drew in a deep breath and smiled, then reopened them. "Oh, Janet, this is weird. I'm like, really excited. I think this is their- yeah, this is their first date. He's been wanting this for a long time and she finally agreed."

Janet eyed her sister up and down. Her posture had stiffened slightly and her face was flushed. "Yeah? So how do you feel?"

"I'm really excited. Thrilled! I'm thrilled, that's the word. Ha, Janet, you'll like this - her name is Samantha too! She goes by her full name but still, what are the odds? His name is Matt and they met through a bowling league... oh man, he's wanted this for years. What are the odds I would end up attaching to lovers on a first date?" Her eyes were gleaming with happiness. "Mm, he wants to kiss her so bad but I don't know if that's a good idea. What if she doesn't go for it? We don't want to push it."

Janet scoffed. "We? You're just feeling his feelings, you're not teaming up to get into this poor girl's pants."

Sam looked shocked. "It's not about that at all! I mean, of course Samantha has an amazing body, and Matt would love to explore it with her, but it's about love! These two are soulmates, Janet! They're meant to be!"

This was getting uncomfortable. Janet wanted to end the experiment, but she felt like there was more to learn. "Good thing you picked him and not her." She muttered.

"What the hell is that supposed to mean? I know earlier I said she wasn't having a good time but now that I'm in his head it's I can tell she is! Don't shit all over their relationship just because you're lonely, you stupid bitch!" Sam pressed a hand to her head. "Whoa, this guy's got some strong opinions. Still, you're not being fair to him!"

Janet had heard enough. She was about to speak when Sam leaned forward slightly. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Matt brush Samantha's hair out of her face and lean in for a kiss. The girl didn't pull back or lean forward, but she closed her eyes and parted her lips as if to accept her fate.

Sam, meanwhile, was increasingly flushed. She put a hand on Janet's knee. "You know, I never really realized how good you look in those jeans..." To Janet's horror, her sister's hand slowly slid up her thigh.

"Whoa, Sam! What about Samantha? Aren't these feelings for her?" Janet started to back away.

"Now, now..." Sam purred as she advanced. "Didn't I tell you to keep me close? You wouldn't want anything to happen to me. I know you love me so much..."

As she slid her hand across Janet's midsection and started to reach around to her backside, Janet grabbed her shoulders. "Sam! You've got to detach from this guy now!"

Sam sat back with a pout. "Fine. Be a bitch about it. Girls are all the same, man." At that, her face took on that familiar slack expression and Janet sighed with relief.