“You did too, Jake. The world doesn’t shine as bright without you in it. I miss you.” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“You're buried in there so deep it's like I was born with you in my soul.” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“When you’re shown every day you’re not worth being loved, you tend to believe it.” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I can’t live without you either,” he whispered, tears rolling down his cheeks, “but I’m going back. You know that, right?” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“Perfect is for people who don't know how to be real, and I don't want any of that. I want you.” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I’m sorry,” he added hoarsely. “I want to say I’m trying not to want you, and I did. I tried, but I… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“Both of you share something that is so far beyond love it won’t ever die.” — Kate McCarthy Beyond love Copy Share Image
“There is no end. Brothers forever.' Don't ever forget those words. I love you, brother. Jake.” — Kate McCarthy Brotherhood Copy Share Image
“A smile grew slowly on his face, and he rubbed his nose gently against mine. "That has to be the longest '… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I love you, Fin. I've always loved you. Right from the moment you walked up those steps at school, you tripped your… — Kate McCarthy Love Copy Share Image
“I hurt too. For six years I fought every day not to think of you, and I lost, because every day you… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“You can’t leave me,” he whispered thickly, fumbling blindly for her hand and taking it in his. “Can you hear me? You… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“When I come back from Afghanistan, I don’t want you here. I don’t …” He paused and took a deep breath. “I’ve… — Kate McCarthy Afghanistan Copy Share Image
“I want you, Fin,” he finally admitted. “So damn much I can’t sleep from it. I lie in bed at night and… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“That’s how I remember you. But you’re not looking at me like that now, and I need you to do that. I… — Kate McCarthy Memory Copy Share Image
“That it doesn’t matter if you live a billion years, or just a short handful like Jake. It’s how bright you burn… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“To my country, I hope I have done you proud. To my fellow soldiers, I hope I have honored you in my… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I know what Travis was like before you, and i know what he’s like since you, and I like the latter.” Casey’s… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“Every day I get up, tired from not sleeping, and I go to work and do what I do. Late at night… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“What are you trying to say, Fin?" Fin looked at him, her eyes filling with tears. "That it doesn't matter if you… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I watched you. From the moment you walked in that bar, I saw you. Amongst all the shallow and the fake, you… — Kate McCarthy Light in your eyes Copy Share Image
“I'll find out eventually." I put my book back down with a huff. "Yeah? How do you suppose you'll do that?" He… — Kate McCarthy Books Copy Share Image
“I burrowed my head in his neck, Travis clutching me tight to him as he turned his back to the wave. As… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“Why can't I force myself to leave?" he rested his forehead against hers and closed his eyes. "I hurt too. For six… — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I’ll love you longer than the stars that live in the sky.” — Kate McCarthy Astronomy Copy Share Image
“I missed you too.” “It’s been six years.” Ryan nodded again, staring at her, and replied softly, “I know.” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“Stop trying to be a hero all the time. You’re so busy saving everyone else you forget about yourself.” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
“I’m really sorry,” I whispered. “I can’t do this.” “Can’t do what?” “Life,” I muttered under my breath. “It wasn’t meant for… — Kate McCarthy Life Copy Share Image
“The Army, and the war, owned him – body and soul. Fin never stood a chance.” — Kate McCarthy Copy Share Image
