Richard...," Julie said, staring down at the open jewelry case in her hand. Inside was an ornate, heart-shaped locket supported by a gold chain. "It's beautiful. But... why? I mean, what's the occasion?" "No occasion. I just saw it and, well... I liked it. Or rather, I thought of you and knew you should have it.

The stars were out in full, the crickets a little quieter. He had enjoyed talking to Allie and wondered what she'd thought about his life, hoping it would somehow make a difference, if it could.

The scariest thing about distance is that you don’t know whether they’ll miss you or forget you.

The key to happiness is achievable dreams.

No matter where it is in the sky... No matter where you are in the world... the moon is never bigger than your thumb. -John

That's my sweetheart in there. Wherever she is, that's where my home is.

If it came down to that, I'd protect you in a heartbeat.