Vicki

“At least you don’t have to raise this one,” Fox murmurs, pulling me in for a hug. I consider that and shake my head. I do actually have to raise this one. He needs to learn to appreciate puns or he’s no kid of mine.”
― Jennifer Cody, The Trouble with Trying to Date a Murderer

“McQueen: I’ll send Annette the details so you can read them for yourself, but the takeaway is that you’ve basically adopted him. Congratulations. Me: I’m too young to be a father! McQueen: Too late. No take backs. I’m a grandfather now. Me: I’m going through a tunnel. You’re breaking up. Krrk. Oh darn. I’ve lost the connection.”
― Jennifer Cody, The Trouble with Trying to Date a Murderer

“The man then walked directly over to me and with a showy exhale of his cigarette, looked at me with intense dark eyes and stated, “The veil is so thin in Egypt.” “The veil? The veil between us and them, you mean?” This pleased him. “The same!” Then, noting the lack of introduction, he said, “Aleister Crowley–a pleasure to make your acquaintance.”
― del Blackwater, Dead Egyptians

“Daddy: You’re going to meet one of Fox’s parents tonight. When you see him—you will know exactly who I’m talking about—tell him he looks like a Chris. Me: Should I expect a positive or negative response? Daddy: Both. If you send me a video, I’ll buy you a bracelet to match your engagement ring. Me: Done. Daddy: God, I fucking love you.”
― Jennifer Cody, The Trouble with Trying to Date a Murderer