Still mourning Tessa's death, Duncan crosses paths with Peter Caine when both men attempt to rescue two boys. Duncan is injured and awakes to find a familiar old friend.

Sam Beckett leaps into Kwai Chang Caine to save Peter's life.

Caine and Peter are closer to finding out the truth about Laura Caine, but their quest puts Peter and those close to him in deeper danger. What are these nightmares and is his health deteriorating as a result? Why can't Peter remember his dreams and are they linked to his mother's mysterious past?

Originally published in Bridging the Gap: Pathways as the conclusion of a two-part novella. Be sure to read part one, Journeys, first.

Peter Caine is abducted by a rogue Shaolin seeking revenge against his father, Kwai Chang Caine. While Peter endures unimaginable psychological torment and physical torture designed to shatter him, Caine rallies family and friends, including Paul Blaisdell, Kermit, and Lo Si, to mount a desperate rescue. Though they succeed in bringing him home, Peter is left haunted—his body battered and his spirit scarred—as he struggles to confront the deep trauma and the aftermath of his captivity. Amid the pain, the unwavering love and support of those closest to him become his lifeline in a battle to reclaim himself.