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.

I was so thrilled that I was having a girl, because I just am so girly myself, but I think the teenage years are going to be very interesting.

And for one second, it was like I could feel the timing clicking together, finally pieces falling into place.

But all I could think of was how when nothing made sense and hadn't for ages, you just have to grab onto anything you feel sure of.

Please. She sighed. 'Can't a girl have high standards? I don't want an ordinary boy.

But you only get so many do-overs in this life, so many chances to, if not change your past, alter your future.

And the rest is history,' I said. Nah.' He shook his head. 'The rest is now.