Lacking short-term memories, they jabbered in circles for hours, recounting tales of their youth. The staff called them “The Loopers” because they replayed the same stories day after day.

The more I jibber-jabbered on, the quieter he would get.” This back-and-forth led to delightful misunderstandings, with Reeves often following up with a note or package in response to her musings.