“And then you'd turn to me and smile that funny smile, and I know you'd forgotten all about me and just remembered -- but I was never mad at you. Half of your attention is better than all of anyone else's.”

“Half of your attention is better than all of anyone else's.”

“Mom. Mom, I... All I ever wanted was for you to smile at me. If you praised me just a little bit or touched my cheek...you'd make me so happy, I would cry.”

“A ghostly smile flickered across his face. "If you weren't so psychotic, you'd be fun to hang around." "Funny, I feel that way about you too." He didn't say anything else, but the smile grew, and he walked away.”

“I'd rather argue with you, angel, than laugh with anyone else."Jesus. It took me a minute to be able to swallow the last bite in my mouth. "You know . . . I love you madly."He smiled. "Yes, I know.”

“He gave an evil smile. “Let’s just say that if I ever let anyone into my life again, not only will it kill me, but they’ll never take another breath for all eternity. How’s that explanation for ya’?”I smiled. “Much better, thank you.”