“In the end, despite the large volume of bad news, we can conclude with an affirmation. We can say with Wallace Stevens that 'after the final no there comes a yes.' Yes, we can save what is left. Yes, we can repair and make amends. We can reclaim nature and restore ourselves. There is a bridge at the end of the world.”
“Someone dying asks if there is life after death. Yes, comes the answer, only not yours.”
“Yes, frosting. The final defense of the dying.”
“Yes, but . . .” She hesitated, her gaze finally coming to me. “I survived because I fell in love.” With you was unspoken.”
“No. --ClaireBullshit! Yes, a world of yes. --Eve”