A life lived following one's dreams and passions is the purest form of existence. It is the only way to truly understand the music of the universe.

If you were to be lost in the river, Jonas, your memories would not be lost with you. Memories are forever.

It's just that... without the memories it's all meaningless.

His thoughts seemed to be elsewhere, and his eyes were very troubled.

You know, honey, Natalie's expecting her second."
I arched my eyebrows at my mother, not following the change of subject. "Second what? Mortgage? Conviction? Chance at life?"
"Baby of course. Her second baby. The doctor says this one's a girl."
I laughed, genuinely amused that my mother thought it should have been so obvious. "Yeah. Well, I bet Natalie can't drop a Stray with a Powerhouse Right Hook.

I had no desire to hear another woman tell my boyfriend how hot he was. If I wanted him to know, I'd damn well tell him myself.