“Picking up the pieces is way better than leaving them the way they are.”

“I want to try making things right because picking up the pieces is way better than leaving them the way they are.”

“I'm in deep shit Alex, 'cause I think I'd like nothin' better than to wake up with her every mornin'.”

“And my piece of advice is...don't flirt with any of the female instructors. They all have access to weapons bigger than yours.”

“That’s not the only reason I’m stayin’, chica. I can’t leave you any more than I could walkout that door right now while my leg is busted up. I was just thinkin’ . . . should we tell yourparents now or later?”“Tell them what?” I ask, eyes wide.He kisses me softly, then says proudly, “That we’re in a serious, monogamous, committedrelationship.”“We are?”“Sí. And when I get out of here, I’m gonna fix the door to your car.”

“Dont ruin my balls!" She laughs as the words leave her mouth.Better yours than mine, chica." I toss the dough balls at her, one by one, until I've got none left.”

“Something is happening. I sense a change in the wind…a mutual understanding of each other. I haven’t felt this way in forever.”