He stops in his tracks, face expressing major disappointment. "Wait - seriously? That's it? We don't get to do a stealthy tiptoe as we slip around back? No sneaking through a cracked window, or arguing over who gets to crawl through the dogie door to let the other one in?

Because if you're gonna make someone choose, then you shouldn't be surprised when they don't choose you.

May you bring unconditional love and infinite peace.

Because that was some mega tense awkwardness, a real 'Hello my name is Ever and I'll be your next stalker' kind of moment.

Just make sure you're gone by the time we get to Miles's. It creeps me out to see you sitting in his lap without his permission.

You can't go back, Ever. You can't change the past. It just is." I squint, having no idea what she's talking about. But just as I start to ask,she shakes her head and says, "This is our destiny. Not yours.

Each soul, each person, has to find their own way - learn their own lessons ... It's all those rough bits that make us stronger.