I realized that there were times when we talked not because we needed to communicate anything important, but simply because we each drew comfort from the other's voice.

Marriage is a partnership, not a democracy.

Now it was coming to an end, and it was like he was watching the last flicker of light wink out in the darkness of an endless tunnel.

As these images were going through my head, my breathing suddenly went still. I looked at Jamie, then up to the ceiling and around the room, doing my best to keep my composure, then back to Jamie again. She smiled at me and I smiled at her and all I could do was wonder how I’d ever fallen in love with a girl like Jamie Sullivan.

Tough toenails, tiger. What you want and what you get are usually two entirely different things.

I call it God Light, because it reminds me of heaven.

Love is Love no matter old you are, and I knew if I gave you enough time, you'd come back to me.