An Awakening

I have returned to reality from a dream. Waking up in a panicked flush - today is the day! Today I interview Evel Knievel! The Bionic Hero! The last Gladiator!

But upon my arrival to consciousness,  I experienced a bone-shattering crash of a realization.

Where have I been? What was I dreaming of?

Evel Knievel. Or...Robert?
He is not imortal like he is in my dream. In our dreams?
Evel Knievel is dead.

Did we kill him? Or are we somehow keeping him alive?