There were moments when it honestly seemed as if the world were conspiring against her.

We’d met at a carefree time, a moment full of promise, in its place now were the harsh lessons of the real world.

He finally understood that God's presence was everywhere, at all times, and was experienced by everyone at one time or another.

He wasn't into one-night stands, he wasn't into scoring just to see if he could, he wasn't into acting just charming enough to get what he wanted before cutting loose in favor of someone new and attractive. He just wasn't like that. He would never be like that. When he met a girl, the first question he asked himself wasn't whether she was good for a few dates; it was whether she was the kind of girl he could imagine spending time with in the long haul.

How had I become middle-aged while the ravages of time ignored her? I didn't know and didn't care, and before I could stop them, the words were already out. "You're beautiful," I murmured.

There is nothing like love. You should try it.” Thibault shrugged. “Maybe one day.

Spending time with you showed me what I’ve been missing in my life.