"Kids, I'm getting married. We're moving to Boston" (Chapter 1, p. 1).

"It's my birthday, Birdie. Could we not talk about this today? Please? For my birthday" (Chapter 2, p. 9).

"This is a great adventure. Full of exciting new experiences" (Chapter 3, p. 14).

"I'm still the same old Birdie" (Chapter 4, p. 19).

"It's not so bad" (Chapter 5, p. 29).

"Think positive. Everything will work out fine. You'll see" (Chapter 6, p. 36).

"Al, I'd really love you to be clean-shaven for the wedding" (Chapter 7, p. 41).

"You're Ajax Gartos's sister, aren't you" (Chapter 8, p. 50).

"No, I mean, are you okay? You seem bummed" (Chapter 9, p. 58).

"So, did you find out who Ajax likes yet" (Chapter 10, p. 63).

"Eleni Linney. Could there to be a stupider name" (Chapter 11, p. 70).

"People change, Evyn" (Chapter 12, p. 79).

"That lying little wench" (Chapter 13, p. 90).

"Oh my God. How was the social" (Chapter 14, p. 94).

"Stomach bug! Nothing to worry about! Probably a twenty-four hour...