Dreams, dreams. I walk them; I live them. I delude myself with them. It's a wonder I can spot reality anymore.

How do you prove we exist? Maybe we don't.

There was a lot of apologizing going on, but I realized that was how it was with people you cared about. You forgave each other and moved on.

The only thing better than imagining Dimitri carrying me in his arms was imagining him shirtless while carrying me in his arms.

Adrian's new research partner stepped through the door, and I knew the uneasy peace we'd just established in Palm Springs was about to shatter. Dimitri Belikov had arrived.

My hatred notwithstanding, I had to admit Dimitri Beli-whatever was pretty smart

Right. As opposed to your cradle-robbing mentor. I don't really see you making much progress with him.