"Come to me," Francisco said, "I will make you whole." He was wearing his full formal uniform and looked delicious. Bubba was big and blocky, but this man was thin and handsome. He stood in a beautiful forest in the sunlight. "Together we will live forever."

I climbed out of bed without disturbing Bubba. The big lunk was worn out from all the waiting. I quietly put my shoes on and walked out of the room. Diana looked at me as I stepped over her and I put my finger to my lips. ...