Kate thought she would feel uncomfortable seeing Arcturus after her dream. Yet when she saw him she felt surprisingly calm, and didn’t hesitate to return a smile and replied, “Better, now. How are you? Did you watch the movie?” Tossing a box onto the floor, she picked up a stack of fruitcake tins and walked to the front where Arcturus was standing.

Arcturus nodded. “I did. Far better than I hoped for. Thank you for the recommendation.”

He was wearing black again, ...