"Closing yourself off and sleeping through life because of those who've hurt you," I advised, "isn't worth it."Milo opened his arms and hugged my now-transparent form, but the feeling was so tangible it was as if we were still in the world of the living."Even though I no longer reside in a physical body, we can still meet in dreams, Milo," I said. "No matter what lies ahead, I'll always love you, my brave, strong child. So, wake up."Tears soaked into my collar as he nodded. "I will, Dad."After that, he whispered in my ear, words only half-formed and dreamlike, too vague for me to understand. Finally, I saw him turn and wave into the distance.Perhaps he was saying goodbye to the father he had lost.In the cold, sterile hospital ward, Milo finally opened his eyes. He looked out at the world he had chosen to stay in, now waiting for him to fill it.…When the hospital called to tell Teagan that Milo had woken up, she ran there without a second thought. When she arrived, all s
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