" that to everyone, Hope.  They all have families and I…” “You did not just say that!” she cried.  “You have family!  I’m your family!  Or don’t I count anymore?” “I’m sorry; I didn’t mean it that way,” he said, quickly backpedaling.  “I just meant that…well…most of them have kids and I "

― Samantha Chase , Stranded: Moonlight in Winter Park / One Night in the Ice Storm