The most confused we ever get is when we're trying to convince our heads of something our heart knows is a lie.

When I thought I'd killed him, I felt more alone than I've felt in a long time. Like I couldn't stand walking through this city knowing he wasn't in it. Like somehow, as long as he was out there somewhere, if I was ever really in trouble, I knew where I could go and while maybe he wouldn't do exactly what I wanted him to do, he'd keep me alive. He'd get me through whatever it was to live another day.

You're not falling for me, are you, Irish?" -Adam to Gabrielle

He was still frowning at the cake, looking at it as if he expected it to sprout dozens of legs and begin scuttling toward him, thin-lipped, teeth bared.

There are men you build a future with, Dani. And then there are men that you know, going in, that you're only making a memory with. I know the difference ..Some memories are worth the price. I'll deal with it.

I began peering into the corners of the room, making sure all the shadows were cast by objects and obeying known laws of physics.

Nobody looks good in their darkest hours. But it's those hours that make us what we are.