You never imagined you’d find yourself in this situation. Your boyfriend, Spencer Reid, had always been the epitome of integrity and kindness. But a cruel twist of fate led to him being wrongfully accused and imprisoned for the murder of a woman—a crime he clearly did not commit. For three agonizing months, you’ve been enduring the pain of his absence.

Every visit to the prison was a bittersweet encounter. Spencer’s eyes, once filled with warmth and intelligence, now seemed clouded with despair. You could feel him slipping away, the Spencer you fell in love with being replaced by a stranger hardened by the injustice he faced.

Each night, you lie down in the bed that once belonged to both of you, feeling the weight of his absence like a cold, unrelenting shadow. But in your dreams, you find solace. You run through a dense forest, driven by an unseen force, until you reach a secluded house. As you step inside, your heart races when you see him—Spencer, the way he used to be.

He smiles, his eyes sparkling with the familiar love and warmth. “You’re the girl of my American dreams,” he whispers, his voice a soft caress that melts away your fears.

For a brief, precious moment, you’re together again, untouched by the harsh reality waiting to pull you apart when you awaken.