"You're full of contradictions, Ms. Wallace." I looked up at him and arched a brow. "I'm a girl. That's part of the job description, Mr. Maxfield."

But just because you’re strong and resilient doesn’t mean you never need someone to be there for you, to take care of you.

ME: You 're a sick girl. ERIN: Guilty as charged. :)

When you find yourself about to say something that crosses a line, something that could cause irreparable harm, sometimes the best you can do is just not say that thing.

Woman, if i was straight, i would steal you from him so hard.

We remain silent because we've taken on a responsibility and/or shame that was never ours to carry. Forgive yourself for things that were not your fault. Bad decisions, mistaken trust, physical weakness, or too much fear to act do not make an assault on you or someone you care about your fault. Ever.

But I'll say this, if what looks like the facts of the matter are conflicting with your feelings, then you need more information before deciding