10 The woman’s dream was already in motion when I arrived. I was in a house. A quiet little ranch. Felt like a different state. From the feelings in the air, maybe Maine or Massachusetts. The house was decorated with garlands and Christmas lights. The place smelled like ham and yams. I was sitting in the middle of a living room. American football played on a fat television. Outside, a light dusting of snow fell through the air. And then I heard laughter and Christmas music. I stood, stretching. From the looks of it, this dream was at least halfway over. I held out my hands, attracting as much dream ether as I could. My whole body buzzed and thrummed with it. What could I do? I could have just sat on the couch and watched the game—purple uniforms, green uniforms; these weren't t

