For those that read the story prior to the having the html tagging problems rectified, I apologize.
Some errors are lingering. I have no idea why StoriesOnline has such serious issues with italics and other tags, but it is what it is.
The italics at the start should last until the end of the dream sequence. The link at the end of the story to Returning Home should be a live hyperlink. Oh well.
The story is set in the same world with some of the same characters as Returning Home. If you enjoyed one, you may want to check out the other.