And now I see what has been there all along, what I've noticed but never truly understood until now. Eli is as uncertain as I am, as we all are. Life has surprised him like it has me. Has hurt him like it has me.

My mother taught me to believe in silver, to believe in things, but I think it's more important to believe in me.

I think...I think sometimes that's how it is. Sometimes people have to go before you get stuff. Before you can really get it.

So, you're telling me that no matter what, you can't be happy? Well, darling, it's no wonder you're miserable. It's what you want...So then try (to be happy).

I'm so not interesting in having to try and make something out of foil." What, you didn't like the poncho with wraparound leggings?" It was beyond hideou- wait a minute. You watch that show?" My mom loves it." But your suppose to be sulking in the basement getting ready to light fires." What can I say? I'm a failure as a teenager. I watch TV with my mom.

My name is Danielle. I'm eighteen. I've been stealing things for as long as I can remember

I thought living dead girls couldn't feel pain, thought I was emptied out but I'm not, I'm not.