2 Quotes by Thomas Fahy

Emma laughed, even though she wanted to cry and scream and run away all at the same time. Jake put his arms around her, and she felt calmer. He has a mellowness that rubs off on people, Emma has noticed. But it’s not just being mellow. There is something kind about him. He knows when people need him, she thinks. He knows that she needs him.

Emma has noticed that about Lily. Even hearing Duncan’s name makes her giddy. Her plain clothes and slouched shoulders seem to disappear, and she smiles.