this is no place for miracles

“No," I shout, because my mother doesn't know what I like anymore. "I don't eat …”

“If she'd said she loved me and still did all those cruel and careless things, w…”

“Hell no. You're what saved you, kid. Not divine intervention.”

“He shook his head and gave this laugh, a good laugh, and just looked at me. "Yo…”