The Dream Machine: Fixing His Friendships

"Wait a minute. What's the reality like where Karyn is my friend?" Jon asked. "What do you mean?" "Well, for one thing, are *you* my friend?" he asked Alan. "Does it matter? With the stone, you can make Karyn your friend, while still staying friends with me." "Oh yeah. That's right. But I have to make sure I word it right. I want to make sure you're exactly the same as you are right now." "Do you think I'd become really different if you didn't?" Alan asked. "Not really. But I don't want to take any chances. Would you?" "No. Okay, go ahead and make your wish." Jon thought for a time, then said "I wish ..."