Hell was waking up alone, the sheets wet with your tears and your seed, knowing the woman you had dreamed of would never come back to you.

Daisy had known the novel was silly even as she had read it, but that had not detracted one bit from her enjoyment.

A butterfly symbolized acceptance of each new phase in life. To keep faith as everything around you changed.

- No, no... She shook her head for emphasis. No. His lips twitched. - One 'no' is enough, darling.

It might do wonders for your marriage,” Amelia continued. “It’s lovely to talk to your husband after you’ve been to bed together. They just lie there feeling grateful and say yes to everything.” - Amelia to Poppy

Shock is a merciful condition. It allows you to get through disaster with a necessary distance between you and your feelings.

From what I was able to hear," Dane said, "Tara dumped off a surprise baby with your mother, who's planning to sell it on eBay." "Social Services," I said. "She hasn't thought of eBay yet.