You're the love of my life. I don't care how corny that sounds. You're the start of it, and the end of it. And you're the best of it.

I'm sorry. It's Hard for me. I do love you," she said quietly. "Sometimes it scares me because you're the first. And the only" He held her there until he was sure he could speak, then eased her back, looked into her eyes "You've chaged my life. Become my life." He touched his lips to hers, let the kiss deepen slowly, silkily. "I need you

I need to write to be happy.

I'm still picking pockets--I just do it as legally as I can. Being married to a cop limits certain activities.

She's in love, and that makes her strong. She'll need to be." "What makes you strong, Mia?" "Purpose. Love never worked for me.

You have to believe in it to get it.

Give them your brains, girl, never your guts.