Don't ever pity me.

“Does she realize she looks like a sunflower, ready to rain sunlight on all who …”

“Sylvia grabs my sleeve. “He’s a looker.”“I know. The problem is, he knows it, t…”

“Don’t try and make me feel better, Alex. I hate you.”“I hate you, too.”

“When Alex leaves a little later, Carlos steps forward. “Need help?”I shake my h…”