“And it was then I knew I was wrong. I wasn’t falling in love with Sam. I was already there.”

“And I knew Nick’s love for Auntie Reba.He loved her in a way that was indescribable.It wasn’t like she walked on water or was the earth and moon and stars.It was different.It was breath.It was necessity.”

“I totally, completely loved my nephew. I knew this from the instant he was born. But I rejoiced in it then, looking into his eyes because it made me understand that Darrin wasn’t really dead since that part of him was alive in his son.”

“Since I was three, there’s never been a day when I wasn’t in love with you.”

“I didn’t just want your light, your power, your strength. I wanted all of you. I asked for it. I fought for it. But you kept it from me and you did it willingly knowing I needed it. I’m sorry, Sam, I’ve made my decision. I thought I could do it but I was wrong. It’s all or nothing.”

“I’m falling in love with you, Mike Haines.” As I spoke, with every word his arms got tighter and tighter and his face, already close, became a breath away. “Angel, you’re already gone.”I blinked and asked, “Sorry?”“I read your diaries. I caught your pass in that hotel room. I listened to your offer to stay. I saw you wave good-bye at the airport and got your call before I’d pulled out of the parking lot. You fell with a kiss. I know, honey, because I was right there with you.”

“I used to sleep the sleep of someone who knew she was loved. Now, I didn't.”