I held it in my hands like it was a baby (and, just for reference, I hold babies like they are snakes).

“Everyone has ghosts that follow them throughout their lives. Ghosts of the past…”

“I shot him an unimpressed look. “Do you really think you’ll win me over by havi…”

“Perry, I’ve wanted you since the moment I saw you. I’m not going to stop showin…”

“I need you,” she said with such determination that it was like declaring war. I…”