Courtney Vail > Quotes

“Oh, really? Do you wake up heaving from bloody dreams that
promise destruction like some crazy street guy forecasting the
Apocalypse? Did you slam a door in your dad’s face hours before he died?
Does everyone, cops included, think you’re a pestering loon ’cause
‘accident’ doesn’t sit right with you, nor the many other freakouts, like
the car that keeps showing up on your street, with someone sitting in it,
doing like, nothing? No? Oh no? Didn’t think so. Life sucks for everyone.
Jump or deal with it.”
― Courtney Vail, Kings & Queens

“Crap. I was hopin’ all things ugly had been raptured, but you’re still muckin’ up the planet.”

“We must share the same faith, honey. ’Cause beauty checked out when you showed up.”
― Courtney Vail, Kings & Queens

“Well, you should have a chat with your boyfriend, clarify your desires. Hate to break the news, but, uh, he’s cheatin’ on you. Tell him I said my dog kisses better than him and he hits like a girl.”
― Courtney Vail, Kings & Queens

“They say knowledge is power. And it is! Once you better understand what you fear, you can face it head-on with confidence.”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“was”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“Majesty,
A frozen swamp. Icicles on branches and uprooted trees. That was our crystal palace, once upon a time. I was your king and you were my queen. I promised you I’d always try to give you your desires. I meant that. And since you wanted Derek, I tried to get him for you. I tried to get Derek to see how beautiful, sweet and amazing you are, in spite of myself, in spite of my rending heart. He never saw you the way I did, and you never saw me at all. I thought maybe if I found love with someone else, I’d be rid of my feelings for you, but that empty relationship only made me long for you more. I’ve offered you the most support and devotion a person can give an unwanting heart, but all I get in return are your mocking advances, which blatantly scream and reiterate the fact that you’ll never love me. It’s been so excruciating to be around you lately. You’re always teasing me, and it kills me. That’s why I’ve been so irritable and angry. It’s inconceivable to me how you could think I’d EVER hurt you, when all I’ve been living for is to try and make you happy. Well, I’m done. Your doubt has caused me more pain than anything I’ve ever known. I always thought we’d be life-long friends, but this fairytale has no happy ending. The crystal has shattered. I can’t be your king anymore. Then again, I never really was. I’ve always been the lowly jester. And everyone knows a fool can never be with a queen.

Goodbye, Alec”
― Courtney Vail, Kings & Queens

“No biggie,” I said. “We all get scared sometimes”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“Saddle up, chica!”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“Look it, Jack. While I appreciate the sentiment, we’re already pressed for time. You know our fundraiser’s just around the corner and getting her ready for sale’ll be a huge time zapper for us. And in the end, she’ll just be uprooted again.” “Let’s talk about this later. For now, let’s just get her settled in, fed and watered.” Mrs. M huffed slowly and rubbed her temple with the heel of her hand, as if already feeling the exhaustion of the job just by looking at the mare. “Okay, you girls, walk ’em both to the back barn and put ’em in the two empty stalls. Water them and throw them some hay. We’ll look at ’em later. When you’re done, can you finish cleaning the stalls in the main barn?” “Yes, ma’am.” Without even really thinking it through, a sense of urgency forced me to say, “Um, Mrs. M? If you wouldn’t mind, can I take her on as a project horse? You said she’d be a huge time zapper for you, time that you don’t have. I can take care of her, clean her up, as well as train her to ride and follow commands. Problem solved. Pretty please?” She sighed with her lips scrunched, hopefully seriously considering it. Even though I knew that was gonna be a monstrous job, I was so quick to volunteer because I honestly felt like I was the only one who truly got this horse and saw her potential. Everyone else just saw a headache and a big mess. She was counting on me, and I couldn’t let her down. “Maybe she’ll end up being an excellent addition to the program. You think?” “Oh, I really don’t think we can use her here, sweetie,” she mewed like I was so dumb and silly for even suggesting it.”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“mane,”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“Emily has gotten some leg mobility back since her last surgery but climbing the steps and lifting her leg over was going to be tricky. They helped her gingerly up a three-step mounting block and then hoisted her up onto the horse.”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“DESCRIPTION”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“RIDGE”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“Yeah, way to jab me on my birthday, lady.”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“Sassy’s her own horse,” I told Emily.”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“Emily, not as comfy or thrilled around the new equines now that they were out and right in front of us, just sat there staring at the scraggly one. She didn’t say anything, but she was probably grossed out. Her eyes, big as cookies, volleyed from horse to horse, and I could see her mentally comparing them.”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“cerebral palsy kids,”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“rehab,”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“As Mr. McKinley opened the trailer, I jumped up and down, squealing, then I went around to greet Kat and discuss their hot find. Kat flung the truck door open. She was so”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“cerebral”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“Stop, skipping. Idiot! You look crazy.”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“They say knowledge is power. And it is! Once you better understand what you fear”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“Angels smiled on you today. Go be an angel too’,”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club

“Ugh. I hope I’m actually up for the job and not in way over my head.”
― Courtney Vail, Angels Club