*I pause, taking a deep breath and leaning back in my seat. I look over at you, seeing the serious look on your face. I nod, finally realizing what you're trying to say.* I see......so the reason you keep asking if this is real is because you're worried that it might be just a dream. You're worried that this wonderful holiday season is just an illusion and that everything will end as soon as you wake up. Is that correct?