“I know what pheromones are! But that’smumbo jumbo. You’re just horny, I’m justhorny. It’s not science.”

“I’m a nosy old woman, it’s a perk of getting old. You can be annoying and people just call you eccentric.”

“You’re weird. I thought brothers were supposed to pretend their sisters were sexless.”…“I’m your brother, not an idiot. If he hurts you, I’ll crush him, but I want you to be happy. You want him and that’s enough for me.”

“I carry this thing between us, like a weight. A good weight, in my pocket. I reach out and hold it from time to time like a wonderful secret. I will always have that. I will never feel this way about another woman, ever. My heart will be yours forever, no matter who shares your bed, no matter whose children you bear. I’m here.” He tapped her chest. “And you’re here.” He tapped his own.”

“Umm, let me see. Hmmm, what to say, what to say? Oh, I know. Fuck you.”

“You’re a pain in my ass.”“I was a pain in the ass long before I met you, Roman. Don’t take it personally.”

“I hope you find a place in your life when you can let go and be happy. But I’m not a dirty secret. I’m not bad and wrong for being comfortable with myself, and I won’t let you make me feel that way.”