[Briana] drew me out. Made me feel comfortable. And the words just flowed. She made me feel interesting, like she wanted to know about me and what I had to say. And we had a lot in common too.
-- Jacob (chapter 12)

Importance: After his four-hour-long phone call with Briana, Jacob realizes how well they get along. The comfort and ease of their conversation contrast the tense origins of their relationship, highlighting their potential for friendship. This foundation of mutual respect serves them well in their romantic relations to come.

We’re all a little broken, Briana. We are a mosaic. We’re made up of all those we’ve met and all the things we’ve been through. There are parts of us that are colorful and dark and jagged and beautiful. And I love every piece of you. Even the ones you wish didn’t exist.
-- Jacob (chapter 46)

Importance: When Briana calls herself broken, Jacob...