CHAPTER FOUR Oceanside, California Monday, October 27, 8:39 AM Pretty much expecting it, I turned to the Shimmering Image and asked, “Are you going to ‘poof’ us now?” Before I got an answer, I added, “And, if so, is this a smoking or a non-smoking flight?” This time the wavering patch of air really did chortle softly. “Yes, Matt, you do have a sense of humor, my son. Better yet, as it sh…