What Just Happened?

This excerpt from Stephen Osborne's *The Coincidence Problem: Selected Dispatches 1999–2022* recounts his unexpected experience as a guest on a CBC Radio talk show, where he was mistakenly introduced as a "coincidence expert" and confused with his recently discovered half-brother, Robert. The narrative details their initial meeting over lunch, during which Robert revealed their familial connection, transforming a series of ordinary events into a profound personal encounter. The story explores themes of coincidence, identity, and the unexpected intersections in everyday life.