“We are the Island of Misfit Toys, all broken or smashed in some way.”

“Some words hit you like a tree branch slapping you in the face. And some words rip into your flesh, leaving scars so deep, they never completely fade.”

“The truth is, some apologies never see the light of day.”

“Those big reunions where everyone apologises and the family lives happily ever after? They're bullshit. The truth is, some apologies never see the light of day.”

“We talk later,” he demands. “Or now, with everyone listening.”“Go to hell,” I say. It worked before, but not this time.His voice soft, he asks, “Aren’t we already there, Q?”

“These days will be a shitty reminder of a time when we weren't the best versions of ourselves.”

“I wonder how much shame people can hold before they ignite.”