Dream State

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Cece is in love and has arrived early at her future in-laws’ lake house in Salish, Montana, to finalize her wedding plans with Charlie, a promising young doctor. Charlie has asked his college best friend, Garrett, to officiate the ceremony, but Cece doubts his suitability—Garrett is an airport baggage handler burdened by a shared tragedy. As Cece spends time with him, she begins to question her future and why Garrett seems to regain his humanity in her presence. Just as a stomach flu threatens to derail the wedding, the bond between Charlie and Garrett is tested, forcing Cece to choose between her dream life and an unexpected possibility. The events of that summer ripple through the years, affecting not only the three friends but also their children, who grapple with the weight of their parents' past. Set against a backdrop of a warming Montana, the story spans fifty years, delving into the complexities of living with inherited mistakes. With humor and heart, the narrative serves as both a love letter and an elegy to the American West, celebrating the power of friendship, the complexities of marriage, and the beauty found in impermanence.