I was surprised at her gentleness, her willingness to give in.

“People should love what needs loving. That way they can save it.”

“You moved my head so that it was lying in your lap. "Keep your eyes open," you …”

“The land wants you here. I want you here," you called. "Don't you care about th…”

“It was like I’d stepped out into an afterlife. Only there were no angels.”