I went to bed somewhat early because I was not feeling right. My wife was already asleep, and soon, the two dogs and my big cat were in bed, too. I put the TV timer on for five minutes and lay my head on my pillow, with the dog in my arms and the cat snuggled between me and my wife. Christmas lights from houses in the neighborhood dazzled on the windows. I only have two LED imitation candles in the windows, and they are just because we live in an old house - a tradition of some kind. I closed my eyes and tried to imagine oblivion.
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Suddenly, I was walking around in a warm setting, almost tropical. The palm trees swayed nicely. People were enjoying the balmy weather, strolling or sitting on benches. I could hear the surf not far off, so I walked over to the fence between the road and the sand and watched some children romping on the beach and several fishermen surf fishing. The image was similar to when I surf-fished in my youth, except there were no palm trees where I fished. I lingered and did not keep track of time. The sun began to set, and the sky was as beautiful as I had seen. Softly, I felt a hand on my shoulder, and it was the woman behind me.
She was like my second wife, with blonde hair and green eyes. Trim and graceful, she spoke almost in a whisper, "I have been looking everywhere for you, Jim." She softly lifted my hand, and we walked. As we did, she said, "I will help you care for Jeanne. Now you don't have to worry any longer."
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Bam! The cat pulled on my beard, which was his way of telling me to get up, master; "I'm hungry."
Sigh, it was only a dream.