There was just no such thing as fear. Either her psyche had a kind of defensive reaction, or she subconsciously was much more afraid of dreams and waking visions than a strange masked pursuer

She was afraid of the Scarecrow.

And my past.

“You are waiting for these dreams,” suddenly an inner voice told her. "You're waiting because of Brent."

"I'm waiting for Brent," she answered herself as she saw Eric waving at her as he stood beside his car.

Jess had not yet got behind the wheel - she was simply afraid that because of the concussion she might again get into an accident. It seems that her attention...