Growing up I had a best and only friend, Andrew, who I'd go exploring and adventuring with out in the woods beyond the field by our houses. We were neighbors in the countryside where not many people lived. There were mostly summer houses for the townies out there and Andrew's parents owned several horses they would sort of rent out, taking the townies horseback riding on local trails. I'm deathly allergic to horses and sort of terrified of the large creatures.

It was the next day after my nightmare and Andrew and I were exploring the woods walking home from school. I told him about the dream and waking up to the TV and the cat cry. "That's weird," he responded. "I know, I..." he cut me off, "You still sleep with your mommy?" he was laughing at me.. "Ohhh, shutup, you dumb jerk." I grumbled swinging a twiggy branch at him. Dodging he said, " I'm just kidding. c'mon, let's go check out the woods by the Reed's cabin." Excited for a new area to explore, I followed him running, jumping over felled trees and dodging branches. Patches and...