The problem with having so many people call me by nicknames was that when someone called me by my actual name, it usually meant something serious was happening.

No one was normal, not really.

She accused me of wearing pants from the salvation army." "Rose, your pants ARE from the salvation army." "That's SO not the point!

Then, his struggles stopped. His eyes stared at me, stunned, and his lips parted, almost into a smile, albeit a grisly and pained one. "That’s what I was supposed to say..." he gasped out. Those were his last words.

Hope implies that you think you have a chance at something.

You can't save everyone, though God knows you try.

Fine, I guess it's ok then. Go ahead." "Huh? What's ok?" "It's okay if you marry my brother.