headlights inner object glow

#1

So
I know this probably isn’t the best way to approach a light. and I’d like to have a stream of light going out from the headlight but have no idea how that works, if anyone has advice feel free to mention that. but the main question:::
i have a transparent outer glass. and a sphere inside thats growing. I want the sphere to be inside, and show the glow. but if it goes inside the outer glass the glow disappears. if its outside it shows, but i want it in. is there any setting i can put on the outer glass so it still looks glassy but shows the contents inside???
-using maya2011
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