Walking home from lunch out in the hood, making Bob walk in the sunny side until he starts to crisp, taking logistics

Me: oh, I still haven’t booked our New York flights

Bob: New York?

Me: in August. To see your parents

Bob : oh, right. Why would you book those now?

Me: because they’ll sell out. It’s prime family travel week. 

(That’s data point #1)

Bob: oh. Okay. So you’ll do your usual thing where you book you and the kids in a cheap flight and I’ll find a frequent flier flight later?

(Data point #2)

Me: to see your parents?

Bob: that’s your reality. I have to work. 

(Data point 3)