“My dad wants to go for a run with you,” I said when he picked up. “Are you coming?” “Me? I’m going for a breakfast burrito.” — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“Of all the men, and ashamedly, that included Bill, David was the one who I felt in my core, as though I only existed… — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“What are you thinking?” he asked in a disarmingly gentle tone. “That the city looks different depending on whom I’m seeing it with.” He… — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“You know, when I looked into your eyes at the theater, I was stunned. Nothing like that has ever happened to me. And when… — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“Seeing David was a full-body experience. I felt heavy and light at the same time. He gives me butterflies, but they aren’t butterflies. They’re… — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“I’m not a religious or spiritual man. I am guided solely by my instincts, my gut. And they have led me to you. Without… — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“It felt as if her goodness could actually be enough to heal my ugliness.” — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“I'd been with boys before; I'd been with boys I'd thought were men. But this was different. David kissed like a man. He tasted,… — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“You make this decision, and we're in it together. I will be your shield.” — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“I am afraid. I’ve never touched a married woman. You might not believe me, but this has been hard for me too because it… — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“Olivia, I’ll put on a show in front of your friends, at your work, whenever we’re in public. But I’m growing tired of pretending… — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“You should have the world. Fuck the world - you should have the universe, the sky, and every star in it.” — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“I had one option left. Tilt the universe until she fell into my arms.” — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“After what felt like an eternity, he turned slowly. Pain etched his face. For a heartbreaking moment, I thought I was too late. But… — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“You are impossible to read if you’re not paying attention, but I am. And I may not know the details yet but I know… — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
“Do you regret marrying her?” I whispered. “I regret hurting both of you.” He smoothed his hand over my hairline. “When you asked me… — Jessica Hawkins Copy Share Image
