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He grabs Nina’s hand. They waltz past the recycling chute. They shimmy past the elevator that plays soothing nature sounds.

The next day, while Elio naps, Nina finds the building’s central control panel in the laundry room. It’s protected by a keypad. The code is “080808”—the date the building won an award for “Most Livable Silence.” Cheeky -trasgredire-

“It’s ‘Cloud Mute,’” Elio says. “Approved by the board.” He grabs Nina’s hand

Elio looks at them. For the first time, he smiles. “Yes,” he says. “I am.” while Elio naps