"But I don't want small talk. Text me, and without saying hello, tell

me why you got so angry at your sister this morning. Tell me why

you have a scar shaped like Europe on the left side of your neck.

Send me paragraphs about the time you spent at your

grandmother's house that one summer. Call me when I'm half

asleep and tell me why you believe in God. Tell me about the first.

time you saw your dad cry. Go on for hours about things that

may not seem important because I promise that l'll be hanging.

on to every word you say. Tell me everything. I don't want

someone who just talks about the weather.