You know something,Jacob, I'd hate to be as smart as Jonh. I mean he was really, really smart, and to be that smart means you know all the answers, and when you know all the answers there's no room for dreaming.

They either don't get it or don't want to. Maybe I'm just not selling it well.

And suddenly I know I have to go. But this time without being chased by the Brigadier, without experiencing the kindness of a postman from Yass, and without taking along a Cadet who will change the way I breath for the rest of my life.

I think if I'm ever asked to recall what Year 12 was all about, I'll remember it as one big cappuccino experience.

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

How can you just forget a person completely until the moment you see his face again?

To have somone hold you could be the greatest medicine of all.