3 Quotes by Diane Winger

Since she started dating “Uncle” Roger, she’s often not returned home until late morning on weekends. During the week, she’ll sometimes just call when she gets to work around 8:30. Today’s Saturday, so I figure she’ll show up in time for lunch. Hopefully, with some groceries.

My thoughts are interrupted by the airplane lady again. “We’ll be landing soon, girls. I’ll stay with you as we get off the plane and we’ll meet up with your grandparents. It won’t be long now! I’ll bet you’re excited to tell them all about your first plane ride.” I wrap an arm around Annie, who is staring at the woman with a look of horror in her eyes. “It’s okay,” I whisper. “We’re together and I’ll take care of you.” I wonder who’s going to take care of me.

Paulette told me she thinks Sylvia isn’t hooking any more, and I finally figured out what that means. I’ve also learned why several of my housemates have perpetual runny, and sometimes bloody noses. Paul demonstrated how he arranges the white powder on a mirror laid on the kitchen table, but I declined his invitation to try it out. Too scary.