What was it about my sleep patterns these days? I woke with a start from a nightmare. This one at least was more natural in origin. It had something to do with Brad and a large cow and three zippers... I shook off the remaining fear, forgetting the details as quickly as the sweat dried on my face.

Man, did I need a therapist.

Which made me think of Pain. And brought everything back up again.

Knowing I wouldn't get back to sleep after that, I swung myself out of ...