“..."he's the only thing that ever made me forget what it felt like to forget.”

“Tommy cocooned me in his arms. The same arms that struck out to protect me, the arms that saved me.“In my life, I have never known, nor will I ever know, someone as strong and courageous as you, Elizabeth Irene Bradshaw,” Tommy whispers against my temple. I have no words, so I nod my head against his chest, hoping he understands my acceptance of his praise. “You honour me with your trust, baby girl. I am so very proud of you.”

“He still feels like home.”

“The infinitely strong made weak by my mess.”

“Damn, I had the best dream,” he yawns, “my fantasy girl professed her undying love for me in between several rounds of mind blowing sex.”

“Where only a fool would build a house on shifting sand, the same goes for those who would build their lives on a lie - eventually, it is going to crumble.”

“In time i've learned to recognize the pain for what it is and accept it, but i'll never get over it.”