“Batter up, mofo.”

“The little ball went up, then down, then up in his palm. My inner golden retriever couldn’t look away.”

“I was his powered-up, the ace up his sleeve. I was the beginning and he was the end. And together we were everything.”

“I swore to you that I wouldn't let that happen, and I know I've failed you, but I'm not going to just give up, Alex. I'll never give up on you.”

“Shit. I’d felt her up, in my sleep.”

“Gods, it was a messed up day when I was the voice of reason.”

“What can I say? I cleaned up nicely”