“Maybe someday we'll see each other again, Charlie. For real I mean. Until then, save me a seat, okay?-Solo”

“Maybe it’s time to find a new normal.”

“I don't know if my life will ever be completely normal again, but something like normal is a good start.”

“Does this public display of affection with my daughter on my front porch mean I'm stuck with you now?" he asks, opening the screen door for Harper.I'm not sure if I should laugh, so I hold back. "I'm afraid so.”

“I thought I was having a fucking stroke," I say as they free me from my coated elastic prison, making them laugh even harder.”

“You should probably stay away from me," I say, resting my head on my knees. "I'm a mess.”

“Yeah, well, I don't really want to kick you when you're down, but mostly for some crazy reason"- her face tilts up and she gives me this shy little grin-"I think you might be worth it.”