Chapters 3 - 4 Summary

3. This Black, Unending Nightmare

Chris wakens to Ann's crying and follows the sound of it so that he can find Ann and comfort her. This takes him to a church where he has never been before and it is filled with gray figures of people. At the front of the church are Ann and all of Chris's family. All are crying, great heartbreaking sobs. Chris understands now; his dream continues and it now includes his funeral. Chris rages at the dream, wishing it would end. Looking around, Chris spies the man who could see him at the hospital, wondering why the man continues to be in his dream. It is also strange that the man seems to be of substance and to talk to him takes no effort. Again, the man tells Chris he is dead. He tells Chris that if...