Besides the obvious difference, there was not much distinction between losing a best friend and losing a lover: it was all about intimacy. One moment, you had someone to share your biggest triumphs and fatal flaws with; the next minute, you had to keep them bottled inside. One moment, you'd start to call her to tell her a snippet of news or to vent about your awful day before realizing you did not have that right anymore; the next, you could not remember the digits of her phone number.
Jodi PicoultIt's like picking up an unfamiliar piece of sheet music & starting to stumble through it, only to realize it is a melody you'd once learned by heart, one you can play without even trying.
Jodi PicoultWhen the door opens, I realize that the only thing worse than waiting is the moment you realize a decision has been made.
Jodi PicoultYou figured that the only way I'd be happy is if I did the things you thought would be best for me.
Jodi Picoult