Tell me about your dreams

" Hi Alexa, I am Dr Hunt. Your therapist. How are you feeling today?"
" I have a mild headache, but otherwise I was fine. No vomit or other symptoms."
" Good. Now Alexa, tell me about your dreams that has been bothering you when you sleep."
" Yes. I haven't been able to sleep well for weeks. Whenever I close my eyes, past memories were weaved together in a new way. It was as if my whole life was a high-dimensional space and each plane within the space have an independent but related storyline. Sometimes I feel like..."
" What is it? Alexa?"
"I know this might sound ridiculous to you. But I feel like I'm from another world. Or maybe I don't even exist. I am just illusions, memories, whatever you would call it..."

" Professor Harvey, subject 20100043 has been experiencing malfunctions in her root code, which might lead to consciousness. Should we execute the termination program?"
" It's OK, Steven. You are good to leave."
" But..."
" Oh. Bring me a cup of coffee. I'd like lots of ice and no milk please."

Looking into the mirror, Professor Harvey had the most wistful smile on his face
---"I am no longer alone."