"You can't have an ending. It's impossible. Because unlike the movies, life goes on. You're never at the end until you die" (p. 16).

"That was it. It wasn't a real goodbye. It was so unfinished. I hate when things are unfinished. When you're not sure what people meant" (p. 29 - 30).

"Later, I would wonder, over and over, what would have happened if I'd written Noel a poem back. Or even an honestly angry note. If, instead of being fake and cheerful to cover up how hurt I was, I had been raw and true and told him everything that was in my heart" (p. 51).

"Noel was here. Noel still wanted me. I told myself I was utterly, completely happy" (p. 87).

"Believe in me. Don't listen to what people say. Don't read the writing on the walls. You, of all people. Believe in me" (p. 118).

"It's a lot easier...