The wind is knocked out of me; and when I look up, I see Nine spitting blood out. He's grinning. "Are you crazy?" I ask. "You're enjoying this?" "I've been locked up for over a year. This is the best day of my life!

No one, and nothing, will ever hurt you as long as I'm alive.

Where are you originally from?” “The planet Lorien, three hundred million miles away.” “Must have been a long trip, John Smith.” “Took almost a year. Next time I’m bringing a book.

I've been waiting a long to to meet you

All I can think about is what she must be doing, and how I wish she were still here.

There were hugs. There were words said by each of them. I don't remember what they were. Nothing haunts me more.

You can let your anger destroy you, or you can use it for something.