She tsked so that he would know she found him stupid without coming right out and saying so. Okay, I said I was sorry. That he was right and I’m sorry. After he cleaned your clock, I assume.... Well,...
She took one look at me and fireworks shot out of her ears. I think she hates me. At least, she’s still mad. But it could mean she still cares, he added hopefully. If I knew where to run into her agai...
She reached out a hand and touched the hair at his temple. You’re getting a little gray here. Big surprise. I really didn’t know you’d be such a handful. I’m the best thing that ever happened to you....
She reached her fingertips up to the hair at his temples. You’re showing a little gray here. Not much, but a little. I suppose I did that to you. Probably. But I’m very tough—I can take it. Oh,
She had spent a very long night thinking about her husband. He had so many faces; a fierce and dangerous expression for an enemy, a threat. A soft and tender expression when he turned his eyes to her....
Sean searched his memory for how he’d convinced her to take a chance on him in the first place and his mind was a blur. He’d probably been relentless in his pursuit because he did remember how he had...
Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies—Nelson Mandela. Enough,
People tend to treat a miscarriage like a heavy period but it’s a death. You lost your baby. You have to take time to grieve.
People belong wherever they feel good. It can be a lot of different places. For a lot of different reasons.
Paul kissed her forehead. You’re amazing, Vanessa. You, too, she whispered, and closed her eyes. He stayed on his knees beside her bed while Mel took the baby, and for the entire time she washed him,...
Paul got down on one knee at the side of the bed and held her hand, looking into her eyes. You doing okay? he asked softly. I’m working very hard, she said, breathless. I know. God, Vanni—I wish there...
Over time, she felt Bobby had had some recognition—there were times he’d turn his head, seem to look at her, even move his head closer as if nuzzling her, then close his eyes as though he knew she was...
Oh, really. This saving-up business—I guess you think you’re the only one who missed it. Huh? Well… You got a little pissy there for a while…. Well, John, you told everyone it was ovulation day! You’r...
Now look, he said. He felt the back collar of his shirt and jacket clutched in an iron grip and he whirled on the giant, hitting him square in the jaw with his fist. He suspected he’d broken his hand,...
No reason to be afraid of Nick, Jack said. I could take you down there and introduce you, threaten to sic my wife on him if he steps out of line. I bet one knee in the nuts straightens him right out,...
Jack’s right—you shouldn’t be getting yourself into this mess. We can still get away, me and Christopher. I can get to that address in Washington, get things in order. Get into that underground that g...
I’m being too pushy, aren’t I? Ellie shook her head. I don’t deserve you, she said in a whisper. I think you’re the best friend I’ve ever had. At least since my gramma… Jo shrugged. Honey, you’re my o...
If she left, he was going to lose his mind. If she stayed, he was going to lose his mind. She
I'm not wild about throwing up or waddling, but I sure love carrying around a little piece of you. You're right--you make excellent babies. We all have our special talents, he said.Mel and Jack
I want to tell you something, he said. I asked your sister all about your husband. Mark. You did? Yep. I understand he was a great man. A brilliant man—and kind. He did a lot of good in the world, and...