[ For once he hears those words and feels relieved, because this time he doesn't have to lie. And maybe Anna isn't a shrink, but she's an angel, and he's hopeful that that's even better.

Galen chews at his lip for a moment more, trying to think of where to start. ]

When I went home, I, um. I stopped dreaming. And when I should've been dreaming, I was in other people's dreams, instead.