I hadn't fallen through his arms. He was ripped from mine.

Some things are private, Ethan. Even for grown-ups.

Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be.

It was a promise she knew I might not be able to keep. But I made it anyway because I was going to find a way to make it true.

I really was alone, and the only thing worse than being alone was having everyone else see how lonely you were

Running to stand still -Lena

Because life goes on, L. The birds do their thing, and the bees do theirs. Seeds get scattered, and everything grows back.