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1 " No two paths are alike in this world, even when you’ve agreed to share yours withsomeone else. You think you’re walking along in a nice, grassy meadow, but the person beside youkeeps talking about the forest all around. Sometimes you get a glimpse of it, but usually you don’t.But it doesn’t matter. You keep walking together because you love each other. That’s the way a lifepasses with a partner. "
― Leta Blake , Will & Patrick's Happy Ending (Wake Up Married #6)
2 " Tears prick Patrick’s eyes and he falls back, his heart breaking open with hope and love and so many sweet feelings he’s never known. He hates it. He loves it. Pair bonding is intense. Will "
3 " Will swallows hard. “You really love me?” “Yes.” Will’s face crumples. “Did I say it wrong?” Patrick frowns. “Why are you sad?” “Because, baby, I don’t want to break your heart. "
4 " Patrick waves between them. “This was goodbye. You were fucking me goodbye, not making love to me.” “No! It was making love. It was, Patrick. Believe me.” But "
5 " No two paths are alike in this world, even when you’ve agreed to share yours with someone else. You think you’re walking along in a nice, grassy meadow, but the person beside you keeps talking about the forest all around. Sometimes you get a glimpse of it, but usually you don’t. But it doesn’t matter. You keep walking together because you love each other. That’s the way a life passes with a partner. "
6 " Some people meet their life partner in college, others at church, others in a psych ward, others at a funeral. You don’t ask questions, William. You just be grateful you found the one. "
7 " There’s no reason to jump into an ending just becauseyou jumped into a beginning. "
8 " No, loving a real human being is weird, hurtful, scary, exhilarating, horrifying, and it’s all stitched together with golden threads of needy adoration. He "
9 " Zeno’s quote-unquote discovered a loophole in the Trust that smashes through the edict regarding love matches and divorces.” "
10 " We could file for divorce immediately? Today?” “You could. That is, if it’s still what you want to do.” Will "
11 " No condom.” Will pushes back. “This is a serious choice. Diseases can be—” “Patrick, I know what it means.” Will looks at him over his shoulder. “It means only you, only me. It means we promise.” Need "
12 " She goes quiet for a moment and then says, “As for Patrick, sweetheart, do break it to him gently. The man’s besotted with you.” Will’s "
13 " There’s no reason to jump into an ending just because you jumped into a beginning.” After "
14 " Will interrupts him. “What do you know about people on the autism spectrum?” Owen "
15 " You’re wondering if he can love you.” “I "
16 " I’ve been so focused on living from day to day with him, I forgot to plan for the divorce.” “Oh. "
17 " Like I said, biochemically, yes, you’re addicted to me and I’m addicted to you. That’s what love is. That’s how the brain works. And that’s okay! We’re supposed to feel that way. It’s pair bonding! But fine, if you’re so worried about the sex, I’ll stop fucking you and we can stay married.” Abstinence "
18 " Patrick laughs, and then turns serious. “To my husband,” he toasts again, tapping his glass against Will’s. “The best mistake I ever made.”“I thought you didn’t make mistakes.”“Exactly. "
19 " I love him. I don’t know what kind of love it is, and I don’t know if he loves me back. Even if he does, I don’t know if he’ll want to stay married.” Will’s throat aches. “Or if I do.” Owen "
20 " How has he ever thought he didn’t want this? Pair bonding is good. He likes it. No, he loves it. It’s awesome. He wants Will to be waiting for him after surgery for the rest of his life. As "