He’d led a life of sin and was wracked with guilt. But in his dream, he was still young and unblemished.
He opened his eyes and looked around. He was in his childhood bedroom — and indeed young again.
For a moment, he was elated. But then he realized he had no knowledge of his sins. Fearing he might commit them again, he closed his eyes and prayed to fall back asleep and wake up old again, with a shot at forgiveness.