"She was literally surrounded by love fests every day, and she yearned for her own. Or at least . . . something. She didn’t need a man to fulfill her. She had a job she loved, friends, and family. But she wanted the opportunity to find her own life. To at least have the chance to try and find a forever kind of love.” “Because sometimes what you wanted the most was the one thing you were most afraid to get.” “You never know if you’re going to like something unless you try.” “Losing that job is nothing compared to the thought of living my life without you” “I want to take that risk with you because I—love you." “I’ve always wanted you. But I’d sort of invented a dream version of you. These past weeks have shown me you’re better than my dreams” “I never thought I’d be free to love you. You gave me that gift. And I don’t want to waste another minute apart. I love you." “You make me feel like I can do or be anything I want to be. And I love you, too."