Patterson’s voice offered gentle corrections and encouragement. Through the window, Rachel could see neighbors going about their ordinary days. A mail carrier making deliveries, a jogger running…

And sometimes we make choices that seem right at the time but turn out to be wrong. The important thing is being brave enough to admit when…

Rachel felt cold spread through her limbs. He’s been planning to get rid of me. I can’t prove that, Laura said quickly. But Rachel, the pieces are…

And if they don’t, Rachel asked, if they’re all so compromised that they choose to cover it up. Then you go public with everything, but at least…

“Figured I needed a clear head more than I needed pain relief.” She took a sip and nearly moaned at the taste. This is really good wine….

The question is whether you’re brave enough to do it.” “I don’t feel very brave right now,” Rachel confessed. “Brave people never do,” Jack said. “Courage isn’t…

“Do you think there are other planets with people on them?” Sophie asked from the back seat. Because the universe is really, really big, so it seems…

“Rachel, why didn’t you tell us? Why didn’t you ask for help?” “Because I was ashamed,” Rachel admitted. “Because I thought I could handle it myself. Because…

Jack listened with patient attention, asking questions and offering gentle corrections when Sophie’s facts got a bit creative. Rachel found herself watching them with a bittersweet ache…