We’ve met no more than fifteen minutes ago, and yet you know me!
-- Miranda (1, "Tempo")

Importance: Miranda makes this statement to Sami during their first interaction, as they converse on the train. As evidenced in part by Miranda's above exclamation, Sami and Miranda make a very quick connection, and the connection deepens very quickly. Both Sami and Miranda have had many romantic disappointments, but their connection with each other reaffirms the idea of optimism regarding romantic love.

My love for him has changed. It’s no longer a spontaneous love, but a brooding, cautious, caregiver’s love.
-- Miranda (1, "Tempo")

Importance: Miranda makes this statement in reference to her father, who has become very ill and may possibly die in the relatively near future. Due to these circumstances, Miranda feels somewhat strained by the stress of taking care of her father and keeping him company. One possible interpretation is that her love for Sami (who is...