“If it’s an abomination, Dad, you’re just doing it wrong. Bear down hard, then release. It’ll fit better.”

“Because you’re worried, Bear. And it makes me nervous. You know when you worry, I worry. It’s just something we do.”

“You’re supposed to expand your mind to fit the art, you’re not supposed to chop the art down to fit your mind.”

“There’s nothing you could do to make me any more or less gay, Dad. It’s who I am.”“It’s not who you are. It’s part of who you are, but it’s not who you are. You’re so much more than just that, and I’m proud of you. All of you." ~ Lucas' Father”

“And so you should.” He again assessed the newly replaced windows and repaired roof, then clapped Mack on the shoulder. “It’s a good thing you’re doing. And if you take time to share your knowledge with the boys, it’ll give them much more than a skill. It’ll give them hope.”

“This life’s hard, but it’s harder if you’re stupid.”