The conclusion to nine-part epic "Brief Lives!" With their quest at an end, Dream, Delirium and the rest of the family go their separate ways. Actions in this issue hold great consequences for the rest of the SANDMAN series and mold the shape of things to come! "Nine: Farewells-Answered Prayers-The Flowers of Romance-Journey's End-The Gates of Horn-Things Unlooked For-Brief Lives" Dream pays his debt to the family oracle. He and Delirium converse with Despair, who goes to see Desire. They are scared, but do not specify what of. Dream returns home and appears to have gotten over his last girlfriend. An epilogue wraps-up the stories of many characters appearing in the story arc.