“I think fear is normal, Cade. Just don't let it win.”

“Cade motions with a nod to follow him. He's holding the pole, and I'm the fish on the line. Just how far will he pull me in?”

“Was it hard?” I ask.“Letting go?”“Not as hard as holding on to something thatwasn’t real.”I gulp. “Can I ask how you did it?”“I just decided, Ava.That’s all.I just decided.”

“I know she foughtShe fought hardbut she didn't win”

“We don't talk. We just swing. There is comfort in the act of swinging. True, unexpected comfort.”

“Love is the answer. Not fear.”

“I don't want to worryI don't want to be sadI have so much to be happy about”