I'm really interested in the idea of anomynity and familiarity. And sunglasses, you know, are so indicatitve of that. I mean, they're worn by some people to hide themselves. But they're also a fashion statement, meant to be noticed. So there's a dichotomy there.

You're not the kind of person who smiles for nothing, Colie. I have to earn every one.

but you could also look at it the other way. Like you’re saying no matter how bad things are for you, I can still relate.

Events conspired to bring you back to where you'd been. It was what you did then that made all the difference: it was all about potential.

You’re always a kid around your parents… Unless they’re acting like children. Then you don’t get the chance.

When you have a kid, you sign on for the whole package: good, bad, everything in between. you can't just dip in and out, picking and choosing the parts you want and quitting when it's not perfect.

You asked me to go out with you. I know you probably changed your mind. But you should know, the answer was yes. It's always been yes when it comes to you.