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This is going to take me ages to read isn't it

But then Aoife came along and within a few weeks he had cleaned up his act. He wasn’t walking around with bloodshot eyes or bouncing off the walls. He wasn’t fighting as much at school. He was just…” I shook my head, trying to find the words to explain all of this. “She settled something inside of him. It was like she grounded him somehow, ...”

“I know the appropriate song for this,” Gibsie said,
“Bon Jovi—‘It’s My Life.’”
“Perfect!” Claire chirped, wrapping an arm around his waist as they strolled down the garden path toward his car. “You know what, Gerard? You can be pretty smart when you’re not being pretty stupid.” Laughing, he pulled her in to his side. “I know, right?”

They are so cute

“What if he finds you? What if he comes back? What if she takes him back while you’re gone and he’s in the house when you get home? What if—l”

Oh bb girl 🥺

"You look like a panda bear,"

"Hi, Johnny,"
"Hi, Shannon,"

“Stop the world,” Gibsie groaned. “I want to get off.”

I feel you Gibs

““He’ll come back, Tadhg.” Tears filled my eyes as I said, “Joey would never leave us.” “We’re alone,” he whispered,…”

😣

“It’s trauma bonding,”

DON’T YOU DARE BRING MP UNIVERSE INTO THIS!

(yes I know this preexisted MP and trauma bonding is a real thing but HOW DARE YOU)

“I can’t believe these words are actually coming out of your mouth,”

SAME GIRL, SAME

“Act out? Not cooperate?” I narrowed my eyes and forced down the urge to scream. “He’s doing this because he’s in pain and nobody is hearing him.” And especially not you!”

THE WAY I HATE DARREN
(sorry not sorry)

“… Whatever you want, Shannon. Just tell me what colors you’d like and I’ll get it done.”

How about a new life? Or a new family? Or just some inner peace?”

😩

“Look, Johnny, you need to steer clear for a while,” she finally said, not elaborating any further. “I’m not saying forever, but until the dust settles it would be best if you gave that family some space.”

The 🤬 did she say about him?

“I know you think that I’m an overbearing nag, but I can’t help it. That’s what mothers do. We nag and worry and hover until we’re cold in the ground.”
“You’re my boy, Johnny.” She sighed heavily. “You might be towering over me now, but no matter what happens, or how far you go in life, you’ll always be my baby.”
“You know I love ya back,” I mumbled, embarrassed and uncomfortable.

Awwww

“”Because I said so,” Mam replied, tone shaky.”

Now? Now you decide to be an adult? I hate her so much I can’t deal

“I tell lies like I breathe air. Even to myself. Half of the time, I don’t even know what’s the truth or a lie. I have to actually think long and hard about it because that’s all I’ve known. I’ve been covering things up for so long that I’m not even sure if I’m thinking clearly. And now I’m doubting myself because I keep thinking what if I’m wrong about her?…”

Why was this so painful to read?

“It’s like that story about Humpty Dumpty. Nothing will put him back together again. Dad threw him off the wall, and you lost the pieces to put him back together.”

💔

“I don’t give a s*** about your precious Darren,” I spat out, hating myself for crying in front of her. “He means nothing to me.”

Same girl, same

“I told you,” I said, eyes locked on the back of his head as the car tore off down the driveway. “I’m not a liar.”

Honestly though if someone would suspect and check things out it’s be his parents and am ngl I’m disappointed they didn’t

IRRELEVANT? WHO ARE YOU CALLING IRRELEVANT???? PEOPLE HELP ME I CAN'T DO THIS, I AM CHOOSING VIOLENCE IF I EVER GET MY HANDS ON THIS MF

“Basically, when they ask you about your relationship with Mam, you need to remind them that she’s a good mother who tried her best for you, provided as stable a home as she could, and financially supported the five of you on her own. Tell them about how she enrolled you in Tommen when she found out you were being bullied at BCS, and how she loves you very much.”

I AM PISSED

That's nice and all Darren but F*** the h*** off please and thank you

“I was six years old and you f***** my head so bad that I can’t trust anything now. I can’t even trust my own f***** instincts.”

Oh Joey 🤧

“Our mother?” Joey laughed humorlessly, feet bobbing restlessly. “We have one of those? F***, and here’s me thinking mothers were mythical creatures like unicorns, because I sure as s*** never met one in the flesh.”

"only one blanket issue"

'only one bed' leveled up?

This is giving 'what a girl wants' dress scene with the step sister

"Because I'm me, or because you're such a loner?"

For context, it was said lightheartedly and the FMC was not offended, but this is basically their characteristics. He is such a 'big shot' and she is so 'different'.

I fell asleep while listening to this book for like 40 minutes and I can't decide if it says more about me or the book...

“Would you say that you’re back to your full senses now?” I shrugged. “Unfortunately.” Gibsie nodded. “And your heart?” I narrowed my eyes. “What about it?” “It’s not going boom, boom, fucking boom today?” “No,” I replied slowly, knowing I was somehow walking myself into a trap but clueless as to how. “It’s fine.” “Excellent,”

Can always count on Gibs

Love Johnny's Ma ******