“Thank you for loving me like you love me. Thank you for showing me that we don't always have to be strong to be there for each other--that it's okay to be weak, so long as we're there.”

“And it's not what you just said that i am thanking you for, Holder. I need to thank you for everything. Thank you for giving me the courage to always ask the questions, even when I didn't want the answers. Thank you for loving me like you love me. Thank you for showing me that we don't always have to be strong to be there for each other-- that it's okay to be weak, so long as we're there. And thank you for finally finding me after all these years.”

“Open the damn present, Sky. I know you hate getting gifts, but I love giving them, so stop being a depressing bitch and open it and love it and hug me and thank me.”

“Some fathers give you life. Some show you how to live it. Thank you for showing me how to live mine.”

“Thank you for giving me the courage to always ask the questions, even when I don't want the answers.”

“I swear I will spend every last breath thanking you for allowing yourself to love me.”

“I don't think you could've picked a better time to tell me you love me than tonight. So I'm happy you waited.”