Drove Quote by Sara Zarr
““Trust me, Jennifer. Just...trust me." I drove another block or two. "Why should I?" "Why shouldn't you?" Because you left me, Cameron. After everything we went through. But I knew it wasn't his fault, any more than it was mine. It wasn't like either of us had control over our lives. We were at the mercy of our parents, both of us. Anyway, I'd already turned the car toward the freeway entrance. I turned on the car radio and we drove twenty minutes without talking. When the exit finally came into view, ugly warehouses and the new Wal-Mart looming before us, I said, "Let's go to my old apartment first. I haven't been there since we moved." "I've gone by it a couple of times." "Really?" "Yeah. Living there with you was kind of my best memory." I imagined that, him going to the apartment and looking up at the window and thinking about me.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Summer by Sara Zarr, 2012
A desperate plea for trust amid past trauma, illustrating how love and fear intertwine in decision‑making.
In simple terms: A plea for trust despite past hurt.
Key Takeaway
Seek honest communication.
Themes
love
trust
trauma
choice
memory
Mood
emotional
introspective
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- break‑ups
- reconciliation
- long drivesdriving conversations
Key Concepts
attachment theory
emotional vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you trust after betrayal?
- What memory guides your choices?
A Different Perspective
Trust may be broken by past wounds.
