`` he 's just a baby , '' she told him for what felt like the hundredth time . like the satisfaction of graduating from college , or the thrill of buying a house , or the excitement of landing that perfect job , or meeting the girl of your dreams and falling in love . '' i settled quite happily now that he was gone , smiling as i raised my spoon to a passing waitress . you can turn everything back on . '' she looked away when she said she would . he can not speak to you . '' 