“I tried to think of puns that might make my father laugh one more time, and I looked at the stars.” — Morgan Matson Parenting Copy Share Image
“We can’t know what’s going to happen. We can just try to figure it out as we go along. - Roger Sullivan” — Morgan Matson Road trip Copy Share Image
“Roger, he has a chain saw," I hissed. "I am not going to die in Kentucky!” — Morgan Matson Amy-and-roger-s-epic-detour Copy Share Image
“What was the point of trying to run away if people were going to insist on reminding you of what you were… — Morgan Matson Life Copy Share Image
“And real friends never have to tell you that they're your friends.” — Morgan Matson Friend Copy Share Image
“I wasn't going anywhere in particular; I just felt the need to be in motion.” — Morgan Matson Motion Copy Share Image
“In a well-ordered universe,” I said to Frank, “there would be no mysteries.” — Morgan Matson Frank Copy Share Image
“What do you think a Chick-fil-A is?” Roger asked, as we pulled off the interstate and into the parking lot.” — Morgan Matson Parking lot Copy Share Image
“But slowly, I was beginning to feel lighter, like I'd just put down something that I'd been carrying for so long, I… — Morgan Matson Feel Lighter Copy Share Image
“Pay close attention when people tell you stories. At their core, every story you've ever heard comes down to two things. Someone… — Morgan Matson Long journey Copy Share Image
“I’d found out that when you’re never going to see someone again, it’s not the good-bye that matters. What matters is that… — Morgan Matson Communication Copy Share Image
“What happened?" I asked. "What did you say?" Roger put the key in the ignition and looked over at me. "I told… — Morgan Matson Amy Copy Share Image
“There was a spark between us that I'd never felt with any of the other (four) guys that I'd kissed. When we… — Morgan Matson Gaze Copy Share Image
“Oh," he said softly. It was like this wasn't even a word. It felt more like he was laying out a stone… — Morgan Matson Softly Copy Share Image
“If you don’t feel great on the inside, just look great on the outside, and after a while you won’t be able… — Morgan Matson Feel Copy Share Image
“And I was realizing that it was pretty terrible to be sitting in silence with someone who you always used to have… — Morgan Matson Silence Copy Share Image
“I looked away from his direct gaze and down at the scratched surface of the table. Someone had etched into it RYAN… — Morgan Matson Megan Wondered Copy Share Image
“I wasn't sure what would happen with us. I knew that there were no guarantees. Terrible things happened when you were least… — Morgan Matson Change your life Copy Share Image
“But nothing lasts forever," Drew said, and then he and Roger sang together "Even cold November rain." I looked from one to… — Morgan Matson Forever Copy Share Image
“Then, completely unbidden, a series of images flashed through my mind. Roger drumming on the steering wheel. Roger sleeping next to me… — Morgan Matson Psychology Copy Share Image
“I watched his taillights until they got more and more distant and then faded from view entirely. I realized, in that moment,… — Morgan Matson Taillights Copy Share Image
“There were no other cars on the road. Just the sound of the wind, and the motor idling, and through his open… — Morgan Matson Closed eyes Copy Share Image
“He stood and looked at me for a moment, taking in my outfit. "You look hot." "What? Me?" I stammered, completely flummoxed.… — Morgan Matson Amy Copy Share Image
“Maybe she didn’t do something big. Maybe she just told someone something.” Frank looked over at me, more serious now. “Like what?”… — Morgan Matson Little things Copy Share Image
“About half an hour after the show tree, I made Roger pull over so that I could take a picture, and I… — Morgan Matson Taking Picture Copy Share Image
“We drove. Time seemed to pass a little differently when there was nothing to mark how far you had come, or what… — Morgan Matson Anxiety Copy Share Image
“All I could determine was that it must have been a nice thing to see if it was a house you were… — Morgan Matson Books Copy Share Image
“I don’t think you have to do something so big to be brave. And it’s the little things that are harder anyway.” — Morgan Matson Brave Copy Share Image
“How was I supposed to keep living in this town when everything I saw reminded me of someone I'd lost?” — Morgan Matson Life Copy Share Image
