““Ryan's parents, no less than Sam's, were of that portion of the post-war generation that rejected the responsibilities of tradition and embraced entitlement. Sometimes it seemed to him that he was the parent, that his mother and father were the children. Regardless of the consequences of their behavior and decisions, they would see no need for redemption. Giving them the chance to earn it would only offend them.””
![“[...] Some parts were totally inappropriate. The corded length of his arms. The broad shoulders and chest that stretched and molded the fabric. The deep bronze of his skin as if he had been lying in the sun for hours. The animal litheness of his movements. He had grown up, and he was no pretty…” quote by Jennifer Probst](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/482/jennifer-probst-6574_quote_some-parts-were-totally-inappropriate-th_2737988.jpg)
![“[ Gregory ] was always looking out for her and Ryan, but he forgets so easily he’s just as much of a kid as they are in ways, and he needs them to look out for him as much if not more than they need him.” quote by Ametrine Waywood (Savannah W](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/512/ametrine-waywood-savannah-w-15_quote_gregory-was-always-looking-out-for-her-a_2667038.jpg)
