“Why do I feel the need to be polite? It was not good seeing him. It was torturous. I hope I can avoid him the rest of the night." "Maybe he'll trip and fall into the pool." "Ryan can't swim." "Then...”

“I've done a lot of stupid things because of my fear of taking a chance on someone. But the most stupid thing I ever did was push you away.”

“She hesitated a moment then slipped her arm through his. "Just remember, I lead, you follow." "Okay, but when we're dancing at the wedding, I lead, you follow." She sighed dramatically. "I guess I ...”

“His mom was more the rich pampered type whose version of natural childbirth meant giving birth without makeup.”

“She'd hardly describe Trent as "cute." Adonis, stud-like, hottie McHot Hot, even pulchritudinous - all acceptable descriptions. Hardly just cute.”

“Laird suffered second degree burns ...in the frank and beans area, if you know what I mean." Trent winced. That must have been one hell of a breakup.”

“She was an idiot. An adorable, gorgeous, feisty, funny, sweet, sexy idiot.”

“Did you miss me?A little bit, she said with a shrug.You have tears running down your cheeks, he said with a grin. I think you missed me more than a little.”

“I don't know what the future holds. I only know that I want to be with you. You and me. Everything else is negotiable.”