I should thank you, I think. I know that John called you about my...situation. My ex-husband. Ex now? he asked. Yes, very recently. I don’t even carry the name anymore. And I guess, if you’re still he...
I don’t know much about movies. Haven’t seen too many. And I don’t know anything about movie stars. Retired, she said. I’m sanding, varnishing, hauling trash and training my bird dog. I’m going to pic...
I don’t have room in my life for hate. I tried it for a while. It didn’t work.
I didn’t offer so that you’d feel obligated to me in any way. I mean, who knows? Jack Whatshisname might turn out to be just what you’ve always dreamt of. You jealous of him already? she asked. You’re...
I can’t do violence in front of her. She might think I’m like him. I’m not like him.
He who is outside the door has already a good part of his journey behind him. —Dutch proverb
He unbuckled her and lifted her out of the truck. He whacked her head on the door frame. Ow! she yelled, her hand going to her head. Sorry, he said. And thought to himself, Foreplay that was not. S’ok...
He knelt on Mel’s side and gently moved her hair away from her eyes. One eye opened and there was not a smile in it. Baby, are you pissed? he asked gently. Yes. I’m sorry. I might’ve had one too many....
He heard a low, faint growl and looked toward the end of the couch to see that little blond-and-white dog baring his teeth. The little bastard was wearing a tutu. You bite me again, we’re going to hav...
He grabbed her, laughing, into his arms and whirled her around with abandon, and whenever the tempo allowed, pressed his cheek close against hers, whispering in conspiratorial amusement, Your brother...
He came in carrying a long, rectangular cardboard box inside of which were neatly folded clothes. He put it down on one of his trunks and lifted a pair of panties off the rim of the tub. I hope you’re...
God, you men just can’t keep it in your pants, can you? she said in disgust. Well, you can damn sure believe it’s behind locked doors now!
Everyone but Jack was in the truck. He went to his wife, leaned down and kissed her lips. When they tell you it’s time, gather up the kids and get out of town. It’s not going to come to that, Jack. It...
Ellie, I’ve been wanting to ask a question. It’s not a real big issue with me, but I still should ask. You can say no and it won’t make a difference, but just in case— For God’s sake, Noah! Spit it ou...
Do you feel all right? he asked, glancing at her. You’re a little…pink. I feel fantastic. Probably just the calm before the storm. Probably, he said. You do that again tomorrow and I’m tying you down....
By afternoon Jack found her down on her hands and knees scouring the bathroom floor around the toilet and tub. For the love of God, he said. What? What the hell are you doing? If you want the bathroom...
You’re amazing. You drive me crazy. You’ve got me playing house, for Christ’s sake. I don’t do things like this. See? I tried to warn you. Maybe I should have given you the talk. Yeah, I never saw tha...
You sure look wonderful for someone who just had a baby. I’ve been very spoiled this week. Lots of help. When you need something, anything, this is the place to be. You’re feeling good? Fantastic. And...
You never really know how much one small single act can change things.
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. —Ralph Waldo Emerson