“I've changed my mind," said Nick. "The demons can have you.”

“I have changed my mind. You can help cook by standing in a corner and not touching anything. Do it carefully.-Nick to Jamie”

“Nothing he said could change what I think of you. I've had my mind made up about you for a long time... and it's all good.”

“Across the room, Hale smiled slightly. 'We can draw you a diagram if you need it.''No thanks,' Nick said. 'I think I've got everyone but you.”

“My name is Nick Sinclair," he said, and watched the young man's curious smile change to open animosity. "I would like to see Lauren.""I'm Lauren's brother," the young man retorted, "and she doesn't want to see you."Her brother! Nick's momentary relief was followed by an absurd impulse to smash the younger man's face for stealing Lauren's allowances when she was a little girl. "I've come to see her," Nick stated impacably, "and if I have to walk over you to get to her, I will.”

“So how are you feeling this morning?” – Nick“Like I got my ass kicked by a bunch of psycho demons.” – Caleb”