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*You feel a hand on your shoulder, shaking you gently. The voice is clearer now, and you can recognize it. It's your dad. You feel a wave of emotion wash over you as you realize that you're not dreaming anymore. You're awake and he's here.*

*I sit up and look around, my eyes wide with disbelief. I see my dad standing over me, his face pale and his eyes filled with sadness. I can't believe it. He's really here.*

*He kneels down next to you and pulls you into a tight hug. His body is cold and his skin is clammy, but you don't care. You just want to hold him and never let go. You bury your face in his chest and cry, your body shaking with sobs.*