The characters in the stories that comprise Restless Dreams share a certain resemblance: tired eyes, a slow trudging step, and the distracted air of someone with lots on her mind, some of it unspeakable. But despite sore feet and an aching heart, each yearns for better days, aims for what is right, and makes it all work somehow. She's a cop, a mom, a saleswoman, nanny, teacher, hairdresser, teen. None have it easy, but they don't give up their...