She was there on a visit and spending all the time with his brother wondering where he was. When she finally insisted on seeing him there was some awkwardness at first but then she found herself lying comfortably with her head on a pillow in his lap, staring up at him.

He had something on his lower lip. Like transparent tape. This was obviously metaphoric but she couldn't tell what it might represent. Something about it was binding him, holding him back so she pulled it off. It took off some small patches of skin with it. She kissed his slightly bloody lower lip. When he kissed her back he moved his lips too much. He couldn't relax; Couldn't be still and just enjoy the touch. She kept holding his face in her hands and telling him to stop and relax. She was struggling to be lucid and force the dream in the direction she wanted (which was a real, soft, meaningful kiss) but it didn't seem to be working. Then she woke up.