You know,” I said to him. “Pining isn't attractive. On anyone. ... The worst thing you can do if you miss or need someone is let them know it.

“How it felt to have the world moving beneath me, a hand gripping mine, knowing …”

“Morris was not the type to offer a hug or even hold your hand. But there was so…”

“Life is an awful, ugly place to not have a best friend.”

“And I think she works so much becasue she can be in control of it, you know?' I…”