She taught me all about real sacrifice. That it should be done from love, not misplace disgust for another person's genetics.

We are not the same. But we are, somehow, one.

Sorry, am I being rude?" she asks. "I'm used to saying whatever is on my mind. Mom used to say that politeness is deception in pretty packaging

But I understand now what Tori said about her tattoo representing a fear she overcame-a reminder of where she was, as well as a reminder of who she is now. Maybe there is a way to honor my old life as I embrace my new one. "yes," I say. "Three of these flying birds." I touch my collarbone, marking the path of their flight-toward my heart. One for each member of the family I left behind.

Any idiot can stand in front of a target," I say. "It doesn't prove anything except that you're bullying us. Which, as I recall is a sign of cowardice" "Then it should be easy for you," Eric sys. "If you're willing ot take his place.

My father says that those who want power and get it live in terror of losing it. That's why we have to give power to those who do not want it.

If they told us what to believe, and we didn't come to it on our own, is it still true?