"Hey Taylor."
Silence.
"I have a new joke today, would you like to hear it?"
Silence.
"What do you call a monkey with bananas in its ears?"
Silence.
"Nothing, 'cos he won't hear you! Get it?"
Silence.
"No smiles or grins again... guess I'll just have to try tomorrow."
Silence.
"For now, can I keep you company?"
"Okay."