Britannia, NY

Things have been going well for Karen. She's working, things feel normal. She's even sleeping, more often than not. The dreams she does have are vivid; so intense that sometimes she wakes up sick, or weeping. But they don't seem to be happening as often, these last few weeks, and she's thankful for that.

Today she had the morning off, so when she gets to Ivy's office she's well put together and almost cheerful. In fact, she's whistling as she comes through the door.