“Alice's dinner consisted of one-half cup medium-grain white rice (120 calories), four spears of asparagus (20 calories), and a pat of butter (40 calories). Bones watched as she used her index finger to smear the butter on an asparagus spear.… — Sherry Shahan Copy Share Image
“Life outside is changing our world. We are losing our culture, loosing our roots. How can a living thing grow if its roots are… — Sherry Shahan Copy Share Image
“Can you tell me why you added weight to your gown?" Dr. Chu asked. Another trick question. Bones shrugged. "I wanted you to think I was gaining weight." Dr. Chu nodded. "We need accurate records for every patient." (Our job is to make sure you gain as much weight as possible while you're here.) Dr. Chu leafed through Bones's file,… — Sherry Shahan Copy Share
“Give me your hand," Alice said, barely a whisper. Bones held out his hand tentatively. She took it and placed it on her heart over her left breast. So small. So delicate. She didn't move. He didn't move. Alice was his life. How could he make her his eternal? "Kiss me," she said. Bones let his hand linger, and then… — Sherry Shahan Copy Share
“But the truth stretched out in front of him; loving her hadn't been enough. Not enough for her.” — Sherry Shahan Copy Share Image
“Jack unpacked sweatshirts, sweatpants, thick athletic socks. He wore them to encourage his body to reach a temperature hot enough to melt solids. No… — Sherry Shahan Copy Share Image
“Bones stared at the cheap melamine plate with an omelet, fruit bowl, and dry toast. "Is something wrong?" Dr. Chu asked. I have the… — Sherry Shahan Copy Share Image
“Alice's dinner consisted of one-half cup medium-grain white rice (120 calories), four spears of asparagus (20 calories), and a pat of butter (40 calories).… — Sherry Shahan Copy Share Image
