The Problem with Dreams

Chapter 11 - Discoveries and Investigations

Compared to the events of Tuesday, the remainder of the week of Susan's pregnancy test felt relatively ordinary to Greg. Everyone aside from Jessie and Zack worked every day, the family had Hebrew lessons on Thursday, and when Friday came Greg and the boys made a visit to the new house. As was usual, they spent a number of hours looking over all the changes, but Greg's contract talks had suddenly grown more intense and Matt had to work that afternoon, so neither of them could stay all day. As a result, their visit there was the shortest it had ever been.

Before he knew it, it was the Sabbath and Greg decided to make the trek to the temple in Los Angeles to pray specifically about the events and things he'd learned on Tuesday. While he was there, he found a moment to speak with Rabbi Sloane, telling him about the voice he'd heard inside his head in regards to their dreams and what it said.

The rabbi arched his brow as Greg told him about the conversation which he initially thought he was having with himself.

"I can't say yeah or nay about whether it was the voice of the Lord you heard," Rabbi Sloane told him. "But either way, the voice is right, you know. Despite how vivid and complete the dreams you and Susan have been blessed with are, they do not and cannot tell you everything. Experience and history can be a great teacher too."

"I shall remember that," Greg told him. "Have you any further guidance for me on this topic?"

"Not really, only a reminder that guidance from the Lord can come from many sources, not only your dreams. I think you already know that, but even now and then it doesn't hurt to be reminded of it," Rabbi Sloane said.

Greg cocked his head. "Very true. Thank you, David."

"Not at all, Greg. Shalom."

"Peace be with you," Greg said with a slight bow, and he found himself thinking about what he might learn from the experiences of Max during the drive home.

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When Greg pulled up in their driveway at the back of the farmhouse, he discovered Susan's car was missing from its usual spot in the garage.

"Hello?" Greg called when he walked into the house.

"Hi Greg," Susan's voice reached him from someplace towards the front of the house.

Greg walked through the tunnel to look for her. He found her in the laundry room, folding clothes. ***

"You're here," Greg said in surprise.

"Of course. Where did you think I'd be?"

"Your car is missing from the garage, so I assumed you went out," Greg explained.

"Matt borrowed it. He's taking Ashley to the local history museum today," Susan told him.

Greg looked at her in surprise. "He's really going there?"

"It sounded like it," Susan told him. "Why are you so surprised?"

Greg shrugged. "I suppose it's not that uncommon for young ladies to be interested in history?" he asked, thinking about how history was something Rosalie had been interested in too.

"I think a lot of people are interested in history," Susan assured him. "But speaking of going places, are there things we're supposed to shop for today?"

"Yes. We're going to need paint colors selected for our various rooms very soon," Greg told her. "When do you want to go?"

"After lunch? I'll have it ready in a few minutes," Susan promised as she folded the last of the towels from the pile of clean laundry she was working from.