This is war," he say quietly. "Well thank God you're dressed for it, Griggs.

No," I say, looking up at Griggs. "It's actually because my heart belongs to someone else." And if I could bottle the look on his face, I'd keep it by my bedside for the rest of my life.

I'm scared to die," I whispered as Michael walked in. "He was scared to live," he said kissing my forehead.

You're good enough, Jacob.

What are you so sad about? We're going to know him for the rest of our lives.

I'm sick and tired of you people living interstate and overseas from people you want to be with. You're ruining my life! All of you!

I look over to the other side of the road and watch Griggs as he walks. It’s a lazy walk but so full of confidence that you want to be standing behind him all the way.