the Flashing

 t was just another early morning in my backyard planetarium .  3:30 AM .   when it began.   i had two dome lights on, and the red one began flashing.  

must be a loose wire i said.  but was it?  the blue one right next to it wasnt flashing.  just the red one.  i sat down in my chair with a good view of both lights.  and decided to have some fun.  

3 cups of coffee in me, i declared ...   so .. are you here?  flash once for yes, twice for no

and was astounded to see the red light promptly flash once.    coincidence thought I, but my curiosity now aroused, i went a step further.  i asked another question, the first thing that came into my mind...      is it cold where you are?  

2 flashes in rapid succession from the red light.   no.     coincidences sometimes come in pairs dont they?  statistics.   i'd try once more, but this time a shadow of apprehension came into my mind.  unwillingly, but the smile was fading from my face

you arent going to scare me are you?    two blinks from the red light.  no.    why did i feel relief?  i had to shake it off.   i get up to leave.   as i walked through the door, i glanced back.  the blue light next to the red ...  was it flashing now? 

were they discussing me?