Reply #3: Wow, thank you, KoB

[MorningGlow]

I really appreciate your comments--I actually hadn't figured most of it out, as your interpretation shows!

I was confused about the inclusion of the Grey's Anatomy characters. I watch the show, but it's not a top favorite of mine (I just kind of watch it because it's there)--the show is not near and dear to my heart enough that I'd expect it to show up in a dream. I did assume that they were there as representations of healing, and I figured Meredith and Christina were playing a large role because they're the protagonists and most talented of the residents on the show; they're sort of the leaders for the "middle group" (not the top, like the professional surgeons, but they teach the interns). Lexie did confuse me, however. There may be an element of innocence that plays into it, as Lexie is a new intern and is very...well, not naive, but ingenue-like. The most innocent and child-like and trusting of the bunch, let's say. I found it interesting that in the dream, after she stopped being keeper, she reappeared all punked out and tough-looking. Perhaps there's a requirement to maintain a sense of innocence in order to be keeper.

I didn't know that, about Theresa and Bernadette! That's really interesting and seems to apply here. I was worried until I started doing the mindless task, and then I relaxed and saw the benefit of the situation.

Good point about where MG Jr. goes to heal. I don't know the answer to that one. But that could very well be.

Thanks again! :hug: