Stick with me, kids. It's about to get so good... -A

It's nice to dig deeper into people who may look one way but always have a story to tell. I obviously write about that a lot.

It's not fun to keep secrets, but sometimes you have to do it to protect yourself. And to protect people around you. - Meredith, p112

But you can't make someone be something they're not.

I love books about dysfunctional families.

Life isn’t worth living if you’re scared all the time.

Here you go, dear."" The corners of Mrs. Colbert's mouth curled up. "You like meat, don't you?" Emily blinked. Was it her, or did that statement seem...loaded? She checked Issac for his reaction, but he was innocently selecting a roll from a wicker basket. "Uh, thanks." Emily said, pulling the platter toward her. She did like meat. The kind you, um, eat.