Sausage rolls

The sausage rolls Rosie buys for Dad symbolize her guilt over lying to him. She overthinks his reaction to her quitting her job. The rolls also represent Rosie’s characteristic thoughtfulness and tendency to put others’ needs above her own.

Lucas’ hugs

Lucas hugs’ are symbolic of his intuitive affection. Rosie muses, “A full-body hug. Soothing, healing, intentional—because Lucas hugged like he meant it, like all his focus was on that embrace and that embrace only. A life-altering hug, if something as simple as a hug was ever meant to do that” (120). Rosie is mesmerized by Lucas’ ability to read her moods and respond accordingly. His hugs bring her a great deal of comfort during difficult times.

Spain

Lucas’ home, Spain, transforms from a symbol of “peace” and “freedom” into the embodiment of his foregone dreams (103). Lucas’ nomadic lifestyle following his accident highlights his...