Strength wasn‘t about being able to do everything alone. Strength was knowing when to ask for help and not being too proud to do it.

I hope they change my drugs soon. Whatever I'm on isn't working.

Oooh! Stop that. When you smile at me I want all of it." "What?" He looked confused

Bedevil the devil and devil be dammed. I fear no devil and bow to no man. - Adam Black

He's treating her like she's fourteen and he's a normal adult, acting like he's taken her under his wing. Like he needs her detecting skills, same as Barrons did to Mac, and she's falling for it, same as Mac. He's lining up his dominoes, so they fall more easily when he feels like pushing them over, conserving energy so he doesn't have to hunt her when he's ready to kill her.

The two of you are getting downright chatty, aren't you, Ms. Lane? When did you last see him? what else did he tell you? I'm asking the questions tonight. If an illusion of control comforts you, Ms. Lane, by all means, cling to it.

He’s so beautiful,” she said wistfully. “He’s like an angel.” “Yep,” I agreed flatly. “The one that fell.