Men who just call to say hello generally have ulterior motives.

...you have no idea how mentally handicapped I could be if push comes to shove.

Impulsive actions led to trouble, and trouble could have unpleasant consequences.

Your job description as a journalist is to question and scrutinize critically-neve r to repeat claims uncritically, no matter how highly placed the sources in the bureaucracy. Don't ever forget that. You're a damn good writer, but that talent is completely worthless if you forget your job description.

Her absence had felt like torture--almost a form of personal punishment. He had nobody to discuss his feelings with, and for the first time he realised with appalling clarity what a destructive hold she had over him.

Don't call me crazy.I'm a survivor. I do what I have to do to survive.

It doesn't matter how good the enemy's weapons are. If he can't see you, he can't hit you. Cover, cover, cover. Make sure you're never exposed.