He was contemplation and enthusiasm. Ambition and strong coffee. I could have looked at him forever.

Touching him is familiar and unfamiliar. We have been here before. Also we have never been here before.

Someone once wrote that a novel should deliver a series of small astonishments. I get the same thing spending an hour with you.Also, here is a green toothbrush tied in a ribbon.It expresses my feelings inadequately..Better than chocolate, being with you last night.Silly me, I thought nothing was better than chocolate.In a profound symbolic gesture,I am giving you this bar of Vosges I got when we all went to Edgartown. You can eat it, or just sit next to it and feel superior.

I’m going to run away now,” says Gat. "Don’t take it personally.”“Okay.”“It’s better for the starting over if I run. Because walking will just be awkward.”“I said okay.”“Okay, then.”And he runs.