“The room was a small square of hopelessness.A flash of red. And then:Dimensions: 10 ft. by 9 ft.I swallowed a horrific giggle. Perfect. And now I knew the exact measurements of hopelessness.”

“The only person I could trustwas Mom.Mom . Who I’d never see again unless Iaced these tests. And all I had to do wasbe a good little an droid. Strong . Focused.Emotion free.”

“No matterhow big my attempts to hide from my true nature, it still existed. I was a machine,and a powerful one.”

“There’s nothing wrong withbeing an android”

“Mrs. D hugged Cole’s middle, hard, and the music cut out just in time for her compliment to carry across the room. “I knew you would be a magnificent man.”

“Jimmy, you are small now. I know that. But your heart, so big. Don’t let them hurt your heart. You are big to me.”

“He tried not to topple the tray as he hurried down the hallway to his small room. Kyle was all his for a few more hours. He let the happiness come from his feet to the top of his head.”