X's asleep and talking.

X, in a sad, slow voice: Would it be OK if we never see the very last episode of "The Wire"?

Me: What, why?

X, in high-pitched voice that gets higher by the second: Because then it will really, really be over!

Me, startled: Darling! What's the matter? Are you sad?

X, in a ridiculously high-pitched voice: No, I just speak this way right now!