think of it this way," he said "It took nine months to get you born, so doesn't it figure it would take nine months to get you dead?
Neal ShustermanThen she offers him a slim but sincere smile, and he reluctantly returns it. It doesn't bridge the gap between them, but at least it marks the spot where the bridge might be built.
Neal ShustermanMost people have two emergency modes. Fight and Flight. But Conner always knew he had three. Fight, Flight, and Screw Up Royally.
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