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Cherry pie Quote by Robert B. Parker

“You walked a mile in the rain to drink hot water?” “To be with you,” she said. “You’re better than pie.” And I turned under the umbrella and embraced her with my free arm and pressed my mouth against hers and held her hard against me and smelled her perfume and closed my eyes and kissed her for a…” quote by Robert B. Parker
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““You walked a mile in the rain to drink hot water?” “To be with you,” she said. “You’re better than pie.” And I turned under the umbrella and embraced her with my free arm and pressed my mouth against hers and held her hard against me and smelled her perfume and closed my eyes and kissed her for a long time in the still rain, and even after we stopped kissing, I held on to her and we stood together in the dark under the umbrella, until finally I didn’t need to hold on anymore, and it was time to go across the street and have some cherry pie. Which we did.””

Robert B. Parker

About This Quote

Source Novel: Private Eye Series, 1995

Intimate moments can transform ordinary encounters into lasting memories.

In simple terms: Love deepens simple experiences.

Key Takeaway

Cherish shared intimacy.

Themes

love intimacy memory

Mood

romantic nostalgic

Type

fictional narrative

When to use this quote

  • romantic dates
  • rainy walks
  • first kisses

Key Concepts

human connection sensory detail

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a moment unforgettable?
  • How do you balance romance with reality?
A Different Perspective

Romance may overlook practical concerns.

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