Mitch Albom reflects on the enduring friendship between Morrie and Maurie Stein, who have shared a close bond since their days at Brandeis University in the sixties. As Stein faces deafness, Albom envisions a poignant moment where one cannot speak and the other cannot hear. This thought leads to a deeper understanding of their connection.
Morrie reassures that despite the lack of verbal communication, their feelings for each other will still be strong. The essence of their friendship transcends words, proving that love is powerful enough to exist in silence.