I guess I thought the strength of my wanting would be enough to make him appear.

“Was parenting ever going to get easier? Did you ever reach a point where you co…”

“Falling hard and fast. And there didn't seem to be a thing I could do about it.”

“...just a little touches her and there. He puts his hands on your arms or back,…”

“You thought I was peculiar,” she said in a muffled voice.His mouth brushed the …”