“There is nothing worse than silence, strung like heavy beads on too delicate a conversation.”

“We sit for a few more moments, although there's really nothing left to say. This is new to me, too, an entire conversation that takes place in silence, because the heart has its own language. I will remember what Eric says even though he doesn't say a word. I will tell it to her.”

“We fall back into silence. I look around XO Cafe and notice that chatter happens mostly at tables where the diners are young and hip. The older couples, the ones sporting wedding bands that wink with their silverware, eat without the pepper of conversation. Is it because they are so comfortable, they already know what the other is thinking? Or is it because after a certain point, there is simply nothing left to say?”

“These days it seemed like the words between them were there only to outline the silences.”

“When the door opens, I realize that the only thing worse than waiting is the moment you realize a decision has been made.”

“Jacob’s concept: The concept of Asperger’s is like a flavoring added to a person and although my concentration is higher than those of others, if tested everyone would have traces of this condition too.”

“Your problem is that you have been too honest for too long. Once you start doing it, lying is simpler than breathing.”