The context of the following conversation is Ash visited Aubrey's relatives in Canada because Ash was staying nearby on Ash's holiday to a foreign country.:
Ash says My Canada trip was great. I actually ended up visiting Aubrey's relatives..
The friend responds Oh wow. How'd you make that happen?.
Ash responds I contacted them before I left because I knew I was going to be in their area..
The friend responds Cool. I bet they were so happy to see you. It's been such a long time..
Ash responds It really has. And, you know, it's funny how much they remind me of Aubrey..
The friend responds I bet! That must be kind of surreal when you're trying to carry on a conversation..