[He smiles at Adam, the young man was becoming quite a regular in terms of his social circle.]

Well Mr. Parrish, as easy as it would be to simplify it down to hunger some would argue that the act of eating while dreaming as more psychological in nature. Eating your mattress alone in your room, for example, could indicate that you're lacking in something. [His expression turns inquisitive.] Tell me, Adam, is there something missing from your life here?