That's because you're interpreting it the wrong way. I didn't mean it as a wistful, overdramatic declaration. I mean that the love I felt for him was huge and real, and, while painful, it forever changed me as a person, in the same way that being your brother reflects and changes how I evolve, and vice versa. The important people in our lives leave imprints. They may stay or go in the physical realm, but they are always there in your heart, because they helped form your heart. There's no getting over that.
Rachel CohnWhat Iโm sorry about is not being a tipsy idiot when you found me. Iโm sorry about that, obviously, but more sorry that my stupidity caused us to lose a great opportunity. I donโt imagine you would have met me and fallen crazy in love with me, but I would like to think that if youโd had a chance to meet me under different circumstances, something just as nice could have happened. We could have become friends.
Rachel CohnShe told me if I clean all the ashes out of the grate, then Iโll be able to help my sisters get ready for the bal.โ โItโs Christmas, Dashiel. Canโt you give that atitude a rest?โ โMerry Christmas, Dad. And thanks for the presents.โ โWhat presents?โ โIโm sorryโthose were all from Mom, werenโt they?
Rachel Cohn