When he nodded, the physician disappeared into thin air, and then a moment later, Payne felt a warm palm encompass hers. It was Vishous's un-gloved hand against her own and the connection between them eased her in ways she couldn't name. Verily, she had lost her mother . . . but if she lived through this, she still had family. On this side.

Whether you have sight or not, I see the future in your eyes." -Beth

Life has gotten in the way of our life.

She was seriously staring. Which was what you did when you got a gander at a man who is hung like a Louisville Slugger.

I always root for the monster.

Are you wet for me, Mary? I think you are. I think you're covered with honey.

Because when I looked at you across that table at the diner, no one else existed. And whether or not anything happens between you and me, it took meeting you to show me what I was missing.