“Peace of mind is the meaning of life" -Talisa Santiago (Spirit Seeker)”

“Of course I can keep secrets. It's the people I tell them to who can't keep them.”

“The two men sat there together, in the kind of silence that's not empty because it has the thoughts of two longtime friends to fill it.”

“You think because I’m no longer a virgin, I’ll screw anyone that’ll have me? Thanks!” I said, shoving him.“I didn’t say that, damn it! Is it too much to ask for a little peace of mind?”“Why would it give you peace of mind to know if I’m sleeping with Parker?”“How can you not know? It’s obvious to everyone else but you!” he said, exasperated.”

“I just wanted to be where you were, whatever that mean. The only thing I'm afraid of is a life without you, Pigeon.”

“That’s not true. I love you more than my life, Pigeon,” he said, hurt.“That’s exactly what I mean. That’s crazy talk.”“It’s not crazy. It’s the truth.”

“…..she needed him to know she did not care. She was spirited, tenacious, and full of contempt for him.”