Spoilers follow. I think you get there by going back after successfully conversing about the storm and learning about the uncle. EDIT: Nope, just tried it and

Spoilers follow. I think you get there by going back after successfully conversing about the storm and learning about the uncle. EDIT: Nope, just tried it and it's not that simple, at least. My favorite is if you go straight back into the kitchen. Your friend's parents (or, their false avatars) are frozen in time.