Jeffrey had always been a free spirit, a daredevil with little regard for the rules that seemed to bind everyone else. His parents had long given up on trying to rein him in.
But there was one person who could keep him in line—Karen. And for everyone's sake, it was crucial that she stuck around.
When Everett came to, Dorothy was sitting by his bedside, her grip on his hand just as tight as it had been when he'd drifted off.
His body had finally returned to a normal temperature.
"You're awake," Dorothy breathed out, the weight of her worry lifting as she saw his eyes open.
to call for Dr. Quincy to take a
hand, then propped himself
demeanor left Dorothy
are waiting for you, are you up for it?" "I'l go." He paused, his silhouette framed by the doorway, then added, "I've got a confidential meeting for my company.” Dorothy's face flickered with confusion before understanding dawned, and she
meant the dream was over. It was time
Everett stood motionless for a long time
The call connected quickly.
unusually sharp, devoid of its typical
to recover, is it done?" "Client
Byte 7 was taken aback
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