“Every universe Ive created lately, your face keeps popping up in it. And I thought that if you cant be cool with that, then I wouldnt hate you, but I might need some time for myself until weve had ...”

“Id give in to the grief but make sure I wasnt loud enough to draw attention from those who think words will make me feel better.”

“Then theres the kind of zombie Ive become now: the one who has lost everythinghis brain, his heart, his light, his direction. He wanders the world, bumping into this, tripping over that, but keeps ...”

“But hey, if theres one bright side to your dying, its that you arent around to tell me things I dont like hearing. Im sorry. That was a dickhead thing to say. I need a condom for my mouth.”

“Puzzles are sort of like life because you can mess up and rebuild later, and you're likely smarter the next time around.”

“I look up, and Jackson's eyes find mine. For a second, it almost feels like we're about to race into the hole to join you. Being buried alive has got to be better than whatever comes next.”