“You know how when you’re reminded of things, and you can’t shut it off quickenough?" Like, before it slips the knife in and twists? Like that.”

“It's woman's power, food is. You be sure you know where'n the hook is before swallerin' it, Dru. You mind me, now.”

“Anna never wanted to walk when she could be carried, your mother wanted to walk when she could fly, and you want to run before you can walk.”

“He peered down at me. “Jesus Christ. You’re leaking.”If by “leaking” he meant “sobbing like a girl,” I guess so.”

“Okay," I began. "You’re too old for me. You’re scary. It’s creepy that you were so all over my mom and now you’re all over me.”

“When you're wrecked, that's the only thing you can do, right? Hold on to whatever you can. Hold on hard.”

“Come on. Say something, Dru. Don't just sit there and look like I've stabbed you. Christ.”