“That pretty much sums up our relationship: I have it. He wants it. He gets it. He ruins it.” — Trish Doller Relationship Copy Share Image
“He was the person all of us should be, but most of us aren't. And if I could have taken his place… — Trish Doller Death Copy Share Image
“I don't know if my life will ever be completely normal again, but something like normal is a good start.” — Trish Doller Life Copy Share Image
“Something I'm not ready to name works itself under the grip of Charlies death and loosens it, and keeps the nightmare at… — Trish Doller Healing-the-past Copy Share Image
“Yeah, well, I don't really want to kick you when you're down, but mostly for some crazy reason"- her face tilts up… — Trish Doller Copy Share Image
“The whole world's pretty messed up, isn't it?" "Perhaps. But there is also kindness everywhere.” — Trish Doller Fucked Copy Share Image
“I thought I was having a fucking stroke," I say as they free me from my coated elastic prison, making them laugh… — Trish Doller Copy Share Image
“His philosophy is that somethings the only way to get over feeling like shit is to feel like shit.” — Trish Doller Feeling Copy Share Image
“I've never been in love before, but this moment is bittersweet and tender and terrible and perfect. Surely this must be it.” — Trish Doller Love Copy Share Image
“Her green eyes meet mine in the Guinness mirror behind the bar and it feels like all the air has been sucked… — Trish Doller Green eyes Copy Share Image
“How do I know you're not the devil?" I whisper to Noah, my lips touching his. I can feel his smile against… — Trish Doller Gaze Copy Share Image
“Does this public display of affection with my daughter on my front porch mean I'm stuck with you now?" he asks, opening… — Trish Doller Asks Copy Share Image
“Since we have met I feel both happy and terrible all of the time.” — Trish Doller Feel Copy Share Image
“In this moment the absence of shame is shaped like Alex Kosta and I don't want to let go of this feeling.” — Trish Doller Feeling Copy Share Image
“Maybe someday we'll see each other again, Charlie. For real I mean. Until then, save me a seat, okay? -Solo” — Trish Doller Maybe someday Copy Share Image
“And, Jesus, she's a good kisser. So good I want to beat the hell out of whoever taught her.” — Trish Doller Good kisser Copy Share Image
“Hey back,' I say, my voice low beside her ear. She shivers. I love that.” — Trish Doller Voice Low Copy Share Image
“I wish I could protect him from the people who refuse to see beyond his skin, who will never know the goodness… — Trish Doller Protect Copy Share Image
“You should probably stay away from me," I say, resting my head on my knees. "I'm a mess.” — Trish Doller Copy Share Image
“She beams at me and it’s almost enough to make up for the fact that I’m harder than trigonometry right now. Almost.” — Trish Doller Right now Copy Share Image
“The devil does not whisper things you do not wish to hear; he tells you a beautiful story that you want to… — Trish Doller Devil Copy Share Image
“What am I doing here? I haven't talked to my dad in two days. He's probably moved from worry to sheer panic… — Trish Doller Fear Copy Share Image
