A/N: THIS CHAPTER EXPLAINS HOW THE FIRST EPISODE COULD BE PERCEIVED AS A DREAM. PLEASE R&R. AGAIN, THE TEXT WILL BE REGULAR FOR NARRATION AND WHAT IS REAL, WOODY'S THOUGHTS WILL BE ITALIC, AND THE DREAM WILL BE NOTED. I DO NOT OWN ANY PART OF CROSSING JORDAN OR THE WIZARD OF OZ.

CHAPTER 3: GRAY FLYING MONKEYS

"Good morning Sunshine, how you doin' today?", the nurse called as she walked into the room and checked his vitals. "Let's get you some breakfast. How does pancakes and sausage sound?", she chuckled as she hooked the long i.v. bag to his feeding tube. Then she noticed something on his cheek. "I told you, you have to remember to swallow.", she demanded as she went to wipe the saliva from his cheek. Woody was starting to hear her voice and the gray was lightening. He felt her wipe his cheek and he swallowed. "Atta boy, see I know you can hear me." She pushed the hair back from his forehead and noticed his eyes move from underneath the lids. "You gonna open those baby blues for me? I heard you opened them a few weeks ago. C'mon Sweetie, let me see those eyes.", she coaxed, as there was a knock at the door. Woody tried hard to open his eyes, but it felt like they were glued shut.

"How is he?", Garret asked the nurse. Oh good, Dr. Macy, maybe you can help me. I was in a jail cell before and now I'm stuck in a closet or something, but the door wont open. Please I need to get out. I need to apologize to Jordan. "He's the same. What did you bring?", the nurse asked, pointing to the package Garret was holding. "I thought a movie might help, reading the newspaper out loud, front to back, twice, every day is making my eyes cross and my throat sore. So today we'll try something different, plus everyone loves The Wizard of Oz. "It's worth a try.", the nurse commented as she left. The Wizard of Oz, no Doc I hate that movie. I had nightmares for a month when I was five. Remember, I grew up in Wisconsin, the Midwest is known for tornadoes. I was afraid the scarecrow would come to life on my aunt an uncle's farm. And what's up with those stupid flying monkeys?

Garret decided to read the newspaper before the movie. There was an article on the trial of the man who shot Woody, he hesitated at first, then started to read, deciding maybe it would do some good. Woody needed to hear about current events, he had to be kept up to date. But Woody's mind would be playing tricks on him, all he heard were the words Riggs, out and free, and the song Somewhere over the rainbow.

(dream 1) Woody had to get Riggs before he hurt someone else. The gang in the break room, Lily , Jordan and Slokum in her office. The next moment Jordan and Sidney were doing an autopsy on some burned guy who had Rigg's wallet in his pocket. I hope it is Riggs, serves him right.

(dream 2) A farmhouse, a standing dead guy with no heart. Fear me now carved into a piece of wood. Seely, Nigel and Bug. Oliver Tittleman roaming free. His mother, brother, dead step-father and their missing dog. Oliver Tittleman out, who in their right mind would let that lunatic out of restraints, let alone out of an institution. Hey that was my case, why is Seely working it? Oh that's right I'm on desk work and I'm looking for Riggs. Nige, that hair cut is awful.

(dream 1) Station house, Jordan in a red suit. Damn she looks good. She is yelling, but I didn't kill anyone, and I didn't find Riggs. I found the fence who sold Riggs the bullets, and roughed him up and left. Woody you better not lie to me. Jordan how could you think I would lie to you, I love you.

(dream 2) Oliver at the morgue, Dr. Macy to help on the case, Seely and Dr. Macy on the same case, they hate each other. Dr. Macy wants Oliver to help with the autopsy. That's right Doc, he's killing again, and you're the guy to prove it. Seely, what's up with those clothes, you goin' for a jog?

(dream 1) Jordan and Sydney helping me try to catch Riggs. Just like old times, Huh Jordan?

(dream 2) Another victim, Mrs. Tittleman, fear me now written on the mirror. But Oliver was in custody when she was killed. Dr. Macy, Bug and Nigel explain to Slokum how he did it. Don't fall for this again, guys, he did the same thing last time, remember?

(dream 1)Sidney found the paint at an auto body shop Riggs worked at. Don't tell Jordan, I will. Sidney hit a dead end, we've got nothing Jordan. Yes we do, C-4, explosives. No we have to stop and let the police take care of it. Why am I lying to her? This is my battle, I have to face it alone. I need to protect her, that's why.

(dream 2) Oliver is recreating the Wizard of Oz. The tin man, the wicked witch, the dog. The brother is brainless, he's the scarecrow, another victim. Only, the victim is Oliver, could the killer be the brother? Bug tells Slokum off. Macy lets Oliver go. Good for you Bug. I still can't believe he fed his stepfather the dog?

(dream 1) The auto body shop, explosives in the trunk, Riggs. I've got the gun now, how does it feel? Jordan go this doesn't concern you. My father died like this, he deserves to die. The task force arrives to take him away. You betrayed me. It's not about you Jordan, I don't need your help. No Jordan, I do need your help, please.

(dream 2) Dr. Macy's apartment, Oliver is there. He wants to kill Dr. Macy, Oliver is disappointed in the good doctor. That makes Dr. Macy the cowardly lion. Seely's behind the curtain to arrest Oliver. I was Oliver the whole time. Nice work Doc, but I am a little disappointed in you too, how could you hide evidence for 20 years? Back at the morgue, Slokum gives Dr. Macy his job back and leaves. But Doc, if you're back at work, then how could you be here? How could I be here?

The darkness takes over again.