“The cleanest civilization I’ve ever seen…and the number one thing you pack for a wedding is a jar of dirt?”

“Say what you want, princess. You are a recipe for premature ejaculation, if I’ve ever seen one.”

“The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!”

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen your handwriting before. It’s an oddly personal thing, isn’t it?”

“Aidan smiled. “He’s the amazing and beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in my entire life,” he replied, his voice choking off with emotion.”

“You could have had anything else in the world, and you asked for me."She smiled up at him. Filthy as he was, covered in blood and dirt, he was the most beautiful thing she'd ever seen."But I don't want anything else in the world.”