“I know—better than anyone—that once someone’s made up her mind to leave you, there’s nothing you can do to make her stay.”

“When I left, it was for you. Coming back was for you. There’s nothing you can say, nothing you can do that would make me leave you again.”

“Emma sat up very straight in the saddle. Her eyes were huge, but she said bravely, “I could do it!”“I know you can.”“I wasn’t afraid.”“There’s nothing wrong with being afraid,” I told her. “It’s how you handle it.”

“Best? Is this what you call the best you can do?! Not once did you made her feel alive. I've seen her mask, her sickness and when I sneak up to her room I see her pleading to God not to make her hurt so much! And you're telling me you're doing your best?”

“I have never wanted anyone like I want you. There’s nothing you can do wrong when just breathing makes everything right.”

“You know more about your child than I can ever hope to know, what advice can you give me to make a better teacher for her?”