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As Curtis goes about his day, stopping at a bar with coworkers after an early shutdown due to rain, the carefree banter starkly contrasts with the nagging doubts creeping into his mind. His conversations reveal that while outwardly he seems to have a "wonderful life," internally he battles feelings that things aren't as they seem.

Nightmares and Mental Struggles

Curtis's internal struggle becomes increasingly pronounced as he experiences recurrent nightmares—disturbing visions that leave him questioning his reality. One harrowing episode sees him wake up after dreaming of his dog Red attacking him, a scenario that leaves him shaken throughout his waking hours. His paranoid thoughts spiraling, he becomes overly protective of Hannah, even isolating her from Red for fear of an accident.