“We're not exactly going to the wilderness, Shane. You don't have to take everything. There are vending machines." "Yeah? I didn't see any lunch in that schedule. You'll thank me later.”
“How bad is it? I mean is it, like, really gross?" "Unbelievably gross, horror movie gruesome.”
“Oh, by the way, I'm fine, thanks for asking. Got chased by some vampires. Business as usual." "Told you not to go,”
“Can I have a beer?" "Hell no." "Because I'm sixteen? Come on Shane." "Drinking kills brain cells, dumbass. And besides. If I give you one, that's one less for me. I can do the math.”
“It's-It's in Latin." "So? What does it say?" "I don't read Latin!" "You're kidding. I thought all geniuses read Latin. Isn't that the international language for smart people?”
“Want to play baseball?" "What?" "First base, you're already there." "I'm not running the bases." "Well, you could at least steal second." "Jeez, Claire. I used to distract myself with sports stats at times like these, but now you've gone and ruined it.”
“And at least it's Amelie. She's okay, right?" They all looked at each other. Shane said, "But you won't tell us what she's got you doing that keeps you out late." "No. I-I can't do that." "Then she's not okay, and neither are you.”
“Don't do anything dumb, or I'll kill you myself." "Ouch, girl. whatever happened to unconditional love around here?" "It got tired of visiting you in the hospital.”
“I'm donating blood. It doesn't hurt, right?" "Dude, they're sticking a big-ass needle in your vein- of course it hurts.”
“Glad to see you, too." "Dude, it's a house. Hug somebody who cares.”
“It's not locked," "It's also not open. I'm not a complete ass.”
“I'm sorry, Shane. I'm sorry your dad-" "Hey." He touched her cheek. "It's bad, but I can deal. I'm more worried about you." "Why?" He wiped away the tears that trickled down her cheeks. "Because I'm not the one doing to crying, for one thing.”
“I was just waiting for you to say, 'Not now,' too. You know, like always." "Claire, I just got out of jail. do you honestly think I'm bucking for sainthood or something?”
“Bring home some brisket. And some of that sauce. I've had enough chili dogs this week to last me a lifetime." "Hey, my chili dogs are the best in town." "It's a really small town." "Harsh.”
“Did you date her?" "Not-exactly. No I- no." "Did you hook up?" "I've got no good options here. Whatever I say, you're going to believe I did, right? But even if I did, it was a long time ago, and anyway, I'm with you now. All right?”
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