“Delay is a gun pointed at the temple of confidence.”
“The only reason to delay at this point was because the immediate prospect was so deeply uninviting.”
“And so, pointing fingers become pointing guns, because nobody listens to fingers.”
“Western civilization is a loaded gun pointed at the head of this planet.”
“Seeing his face after months was as immediate as a pointed gun.”
“I can't do this to you,' he said, drawing back. Emily put her hand on his and pulled the gun to her temple. 'Then do it for me,' she said.”