005. Ersatz: fake, false

For the first time in his life since the Incident, George is completely, perfectly, and incandescently happy.

His work relations are improving, life in their usually boisterous, discomfited household is getting easier, and the Change is starting to hurt less. Everything just feels better. But most of all, he's in love with someone who not only accepts his curse, but loves him back as well.

Life with Mitchell is blissful, fulfilling.

It's only when the shrill tones of his alarm clock startles him awake that George realizes he was dreaming.