"Positive soul energies sounds like a self-help book written by a con artist," Connie says, taking the necklace. But it's Steven, so she knows he means it completely sincerely.

She follows his direction, trying to concentrate on the stone. At first she doesn't think she's doing it right, but just as she's about to give up, it starts to glow a pastel green-blue.

"Oh, I think it's working!"