Emma Doucette

“I couldn’t tell him it would come out right, because I wasn’t sure it would. I couldn’t tell him that I’d trust his judgment, because I didn’t. Then Hap found the words for both of us. “I love you, Tom. I’ll keep trying.” I sighed in relief. “Me, too. I love you, and I’ll keep trying.”
― Robin Hobb, Golden Fool

“I learn in this moment that love doesn't go away when people do.”
― Jandy Nelson, When the World Tips Over

“You're my family! You were family before any of them. I've missed you even when I didn't remember you. Everything I've done since losing you has been about getting back to you. And I know I've left you behind before for other families, but not this time. I can't do it again.”
― Natasha Pulley, The Kingdoms

“The shortest distance between a man and his goal was often a lie”
― Robin Hobb, Ship of Destiny