When Ray woke up, his mind felt clearer than it had in days. He now knew exactly what he needed to do. He had his answer.
Even if it meant risking everything he had gained so far, he had to see what was behind that red door.
The white orb in his dream had called out to him. Was this the same vision and feeling that had been haunting Gary? Was this why he was so desperate to go down there?
The next day, Ray asked Gary to meet him alone. He told him that they would go together. Gary was overjoyed and couldn't stop thanking him, calling him the best friend he ever had.
Ray felt a twinge of guilt. He hadn't told Gary about his own dream. This wasn't for Gary—it was for himself. But Gary saw things differently.
Throughout training that day, Ray found it impossible to focus. All he could think about was the plan to infiltrate the red door. The anticipation gnawed at him. Every second of the day felt like an eternity.
