dream a little dream
Tony, post The Mermaids Singing, novel canon, 100 words.
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Three weeks after he leaves the hospital, the dreams begin. He had thought he was prepared, that he knew what to expect, that he could handle the trauma.
But it's not just Angelica in his dreams; Carol is there, watching in disgust. The more he tries to tell her it's not what it looks like, the more Angelica sighs and moans.
"Help me," he says, but Carol doesn't move. There are tears on her cheeks and betrayal in her eyes.
He begs Angelica for his life and Carol for salvation.
He wakes up covered in sweat, more damaged than before.