Recurring dream scene

Date: 1/2/2026

Many of my dreams take me back through the old neighborhoods in the Bronx. I often pass by the basement apartment I rented in my 20s. I typically cut through, even though it feels like I’m trespassing. I walk through the length of the home inside a hallway to exit on the other side. Last night’s dream I hesitantly walked by, and there was a man opening a garage door. It was dark, even if there may have been street lights on. I said, “Oh, hi Joe!” to the landlord and told him who I was. I asked if it was okay to pass through his home. He said sure, while we had some small talk. His wife, Arlene, was nearby, which I was unaware of. He told her who I was and she casually said hi. As our distance got further away, she said I love you. She had a daughter around my age, and I found that very endearing.