Nicholas had left me to freshen up. I went to the surprisingly modern bathroom and quickly splashed cold water on my face and raked through my hair, fixing any of the curls that had gotten smushed in my sleep. My reflection said I looked presentable, but my mind wasn’t ready. I was in no condition to meet anyone’s parents, especially his.

That dream couldn’t have come at a worse time. I needed to know what and meant and what to do to prevent those things from happening. ...