Marcus: Cherry? Jillian: My ten-year-old niece. Marcus: She's named after a piece of fruit? Jillian nodded. Jillian: So is her twin sister, Apple. Marcus: You're kidding me. Jillian: Unfortunately, I'm serious. Their father is fond of fruit pies and thought it would be cute. Marcus: And their mother didn't protest? Jillian: She thinks Steven's cute, so she gives him whatever he wants.
Gena ShowalterSo what. He was made of awesome. Anyone who couldn't see that wasn't smart enough to be with him, anyway.
Gena ShowalterJust in case you get any ideas, know that Iโll be sleeping with a can of Mace in one hand and pepper spray in the other.โ - Katie Jorlan's expression turned mocking. โJust in case you get any ideas, know that Iโll be sleeping with a feather in one hand and massage oil in the other.
Gena ShowalterI pictured the two of them alone. Perhaps showering together, as Rome and I liked to do. My stomach clenched painfully, amusement forgotten. โCody, will you take me to the nearest clinic? I need someone to dig the knife out of my back. Lexis might need it again. And the good doctor might want to give me a tetanus shot. I think she bled on me.โ Stunned silence. I often had that effect.
Gena ShowalterYou again,โ she said, and she did not sound happy. โI know,โ the warrior replied with a heartfelt sigh. โYouโre so lucky to see me twice in one day. Youโre honored by my presence, yada, yada, heard it all before. Letโs just move on, shall we. I donโt handle fawning very well.
Gena Showalter