Promises in Death (In Death, #28) QUOTES

2 " There it was, Eve supposed. There was the answer to why people got tangled up with people. Because when you were down, when you were wallowing, someone you mattered to would ask if you were okay. "

― J.D. Robb , Promises in Death (In Death, #28)

4 " Summerset-"I see you've destroyed another police vehicle. Perhaps you now hold the record. "

― J.D. Robb , Promises in Death (In Death, #28)

6 " When you find nothing,” Morris said, “it means you’re eliminating what surrounds the something.” “Is that a Zen thing?” Eve questioned. “If not, it should be. "

― J.D. Robb , Promises in Death (In Death, #28)

8 " After a while, Eve thought, marriage turned walls into clear glass so both of you could see right through each other. "

― J.D. Robb , Promises in Death (In Death, #28)

10 " There was the answer to why people got tangled with people. Because when you were down, when you were wallowing, someone you mattered to would ask if you were okay. "

― J.D. Robb , Promises in Death (In Death, #28)

12 " Do you think any of us go anywhere until we have the truth? Do you think there’s peace without justice?” “No, I don’t,” Eve admitted, knowing it would always drive her. "

― J.D. Robb , Promises in Death (In Death, #28)

14 " Friendships were so damn complicated, so bound with sharp edges that could jab a hole through you at any given point. "

― J.D. Robb , Promises in Death (In Death, #28)

16 " Trina and her consultants will be here by four to start setting up.”
“Joy and—what? Who? Trina? Why? What have you done?”
“You said no silly games, and no strippers,” Peabody reminded her. “We’re doing the full-out girl party. Champagne, decadent food, body, hair, face treatments. Chick-vids, presents, gooey desserts. Big girl slumber party, followed by champagne brunch tomorrow.”
“You mean . . .” The shock was sharp and cruel, a stunner blast against the heart. “Overnight? All night into tomorrow?”
“Yeah.” Peabody grinned around her carrot. “Didn’t I mention that?”
“I have to kill you now.”
“Uh-uh. No games, no strippers. Those were your only rules.”
“I’ll find a way to hurt you for this. "

― J.D. Robb , Promises in Death (In Death, #28)

18 " A pity it was so early in the day and I couldn't treat myself to the roller coaster. we'll have to come back, you and I, and make up for it."
"Sure, when I've lost my mind and want to rush screaming through the air in a little car. "

― J.D. Robb , Promises in Death (In Death, #28)

20 " All these women. And Trina. Trina,” she repeated, with considerable passion as she gripped his shirt. “And gooey dessert and body things and chick-vids. All night. Slumber party. Do you know what that means?”

“I’ve had many dreams of them. Will there be pillow fights?”

She spun him around so his back hit the door. “Don’t. Leave. Me.”

“Darling.” He kissed her brow. “I must. I must.”

“No. You can bring Vegas here. Because . . . you’re you. You can do that. We’ll have Vegas here, and that’ll be good. I’ll buy you a lap dance.”

“That’s so sweet. But I’m going. I’ll be back tomorrow, and lay a cool cloth on your fevered brow.”

“Tomorrow?” She actually went light-headed. “You’re not coming back tonight?”

“You wouldn’t be in this state now if you paid attention. I’m taking a shuttle full of men to Las Vegas late this afternoon. There will be ribaldry, and a possible need to post bond. I’ve made arrangements. I’ll bring back this same shuttle full of men—hopefully—tomorrow afternoon.”

“Let me come with you.”

“Let me see your penis.”

“Oh, God! Can’t I just use yours?”

“At any other time. Now pull yourself together, and remember that when all this is over, you’ll very likely arrest a killer who’s also a dirty cop. It’s like a twofer.”

“That doesn’t make me feel better.”

“Best I have. "

― J.D. Robb , Promises in Death (In Death, #28)