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

Doubt is part of searching. Same as faith.

Willem tsk-tsks. "You Americans are so violent. I'm Dutch. The worst I will do is run her over with a bicycle.

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

Anything that kills hope is a sin

Her hands were freezing, just like they always were, so I warmed them, just like I always did.

Life is a big fat gigantic stinking mess, that's the beauty of it, too.