I know that unlike that night, tonight I won't kiss her. Or touch her. Or even see her up close. Tonight, I'll listen. And that'll be enough.

I want to make her cry and then lick up the tears.

It was selfish what I asked her to do, even if it wound up being the most unselfish thing I've ever done.

Nothing happens without intention, Willem. Nothing. This theory of yours - life is rules by accidents - isn't that just one huge excuse for passivity?

It's okay if you want to go. Everyone wants you to stay. I want you to stay more than I've ever wanted anything in my life. But that's what I want and I could see why it might not be what you want. So I just wanted to tell you that I understand if you go. It's okay if you have to leave us. It's okay if you want to stop fighting.

Forgivenesss: It's a miracle drug. It's God's miracle drug.

It feels like the city is telling secrets down here, privy only to those who think to listen.