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“C’mon, wife.” I lead her back into the dining room. “Time to play along.” ”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Mariah Carey’s “Obsessed” is blaring from all angles around me.  Kai barks a laugh from the bench, but other than him, no one questions his brother’s song choice. Instead, the entire stadium is bursting, singing along with the lyrics while Isaiah’s teammates are joining right in with their own karaoke renditions. Our wedding song is on full blast as Isaiah makes his way to the plate, but before he gets there, he turns back in my direction. With the entire stadium singing the song I walked down the aisle to, Isaiah extends his bat, points at me, and winks. He fucking winks. It’s the moment reality hits me… Miller was right. I think I might have a crush on my husband.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“If you ever decide to stop running and make a home…” His eyes are begging, pleading. “Make it with me.”
― Liz Tomforde, Caught Up

“I haven’t seen black and white since the second you walked into my apartment. Now it’s pink-painted toes, purple clothes, green plants, and those goddamn yellow curtains.” He shakes his head. “And so much fucking Blue. All I see is Blue.”  Translation: All I see is you.”
― Liz Tomforde, The Right Move

“I’m sorry someone let you believe you were hard to love, because, Blue, it’s the easiest thing I’ve ever done.” I shake my head.”
― Liz Tomforde, The Right Move

“He looks right at her, his icy blues boring into her, and there’s absolutely no misunderstanding when he says, “Mmm . . . Mama.” Miller’s face falls. “What did you say?” “Mama.” Max grins, so proud of himself for saying a name I now realize he’s been trying to say for weeks. “Mama! Mama!”
― Liz Tomforde, Caught Up

“And so much fucking Blue. All I see is Blue.”  Translation: All I see is you.”
― Liz Tomforde, The Right Move

“Life isn't black and white.”

“You don't think I know that? I haven’t seen black and white since the second you walked into my apartment. Now it's pink-painted toes, purple clothes, green plants, and those goddamn yellow curtains. And so much fucking Blue. All I see is Blue.”
― Liz Tomforde, The Right Move

“You don’t have to love your body every single day. That’s unrealistic to expect, but I’ll be here loving it for the days you can’t.”
― Liz Tomforde, Mile High

“Stevie,” Zanders says. “You following me?”
― Liz Tomforde, Mile High

“You’re my first choice, Vee. My only choice.”
― Liz Tomforde, Mile High

“Stevie girl, I’ll follow you anywhere.”
― Liz Tomforde, Mile High

“I watched Zanders strip the façade he wore for so long to allow the flight attendant on his team’s plane to see the real him.  I watched Stevie learn to love herself the way the arrogant hockey player who followed her everywhere loves her. The way we all do. I watched Indy come out of a relationship she wasn’t meant for and learn to be loved in a new, quieter way. I watched Ryan allow someone into his home and his heart after shutting everyone else out for so long, only for the brightest ray of sunshine to move in and light every dark space she could touch. I watched Kai learn to ask for help, only for that help to come in the form of a firecracker pastry chef who taught him how to have fun again. I watched Miller stop running and grow deeper roots than she ever thought she could by falling in love with a single dad and his little boy.  I watched Kennedy learn how to love and be loved thanks to her husband who refused to go a day without showering her with it. I watched Isaiah persist in showing his wife exactly who he was behind the smile, all while keeping his heart open for the only woman he wanted to have it.   ”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Here’s to the 10 characters, 5 couples, 3 teams, 2 sets of siblings, and 1 amazing friend group that changed my life. This one is dedicated to you, the readers. Thank you for hanging out in Chicago with me.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Spoken or unspoken, I’ve always loved you.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Are you sure that’s not just a first-love thing?” “No, baby. It’s a last-love thing.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back

“Lose him.”
― Liz Tomforde, Rewind It Back