John found himself drawn into a whirlpool of explanations about digestive systems, mysterious food sources, and biological phenomena. It was as if he had unwittingly become the protagonist in an absurdly comedic novel. As the agent spoke, he could hardly believe this had happened in his peaceful suburban home.
By the time the woman finished her explanation, night had settled and the tranquil suburban life that John had always cherished was disrupted. He was overloaded with information and he felt his mind reeling. The reality of his situation had a dreamlike quality, as though at any moment he might wake up in his comfortable bed to discover it had all been a bizarre dream. But the somber expression on the woman’s face and the tense set of Agent Smith’s shoulders told him that this was very much a reality.