Play Along Quotes

“Grief seems like a privilege, in a way,” she says. “To have loved someone so much that you can’t imagine life without them.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Hey, Isaiah?”  “Yeah?” “I live, laugh, love you too.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“You’ve never gotten a say in your own life, and the last thing I’m going to do is take that away from you again. Every option is yours, Kenny. Whatever you want to do, I will be your biggest supporter. But I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t allow you the space to fulfill your goals, to live up to everything you’ve worked so hard for.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“C’mon wife. Play along.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Mariah Carey’s “Obsessed” is blaring from all angles around me.  Kai barks a laugh from the bench, but other than him, no one questions his brother’s song choice. Instead, the entire stadium is bursting, singing along with the lyrics while Isaiah’s teammates are joining right in with their own karaoke renditions. Our wedding song is on full blast as Isaiah makes his way to the plate, but before he gets there, he turns back in my direction. With the entire stadium singing the song I walked down the aisle to, Isaiah extends his bat, points at me, and winks. He fucking winks. It’s the moment reality hits me… Miller was right. I think I might have a crush on my husband.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“How lucky am I that I get to love and be loved so effortlessly?”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“You’re my answered prayer. You know that?”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Travis nudges my shoulder. “So, who is she?” On this day, where everything feels like a sign, I don’t hesitate when I say, “My future wife.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“You’re allowed to be mad at me. It won’t change how I feel about you.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“The day you and I met.” His words are soft against my skin as he speaks. “I was hiding in the women’s restroom because that was the same date my mom died. I was having a bad day, and I didn’t want anyone to see me like that. I’m always having a bad day on that date, but for the first time in a long time, while I was talking to you, I felt this spark of genuine joy that I couldn’t ignore. For the first time in a long time, I didn’t have to fake it. So, it’s your fault, Kenny. You’re the reason I’ve been hooked from day one.”  My throat feels small. My nose and eyes prick with heat.  I’ve been a bargaining piece. A second-choice fiancée and even an unwanted employee, but I’ve never been someone’s joy.  I bury my face in his neck so he can’t see me. “Isaiah?” “Yeah?” “We got married on that date.” He curls into me, lips dusting the skin of my neck before placing a soft kiss there. “I know.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Every option is yours, Kenny. Whatever you want to do, I will be your biggest supporter. But I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t allow you the space to fulfill your goals, to live up to everything you’ve worked so hard for.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“I live,laugh,love you”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“I think I might have a crush on my husband.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“She’s so pretty and sometimes a little mean. It’s a lethal combination for me.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“falling in love with Isaiah wasn’t a big, planned event. It was buying toothbrushes and providing food when I was too busy to eat. It was his mother’s ring and eating dinner together in a booth at Chili’s. It was his patience and unwavering commitment to show me my importance in his life.  How lucky am I that I get to love and be loved so effortlessly?”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“I never had to beg for your attention, and I’m not sure you’ll ever fully understand how safe that became for me, knowing you were giving it to me willingly. I never had to ask you to see me, to understand me, and I’m sorry that I haven’t allowed you to be able to say the same. But I promise you, Isaiah, now that my eyes have been opened, I can’t keep them off you.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Eyes are up here, wifey.”  “I’m a doctor, Rhodes. Aced anatomy, in fact. I know where your eyes are located. I just don’t care right now.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Mmm,” he hums. “I should warn you, Ken, I like it when you’re mean. It does something to me.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Leaning my head against hers, I whisper, “Thanks for marrying me, Kenny.” It’s been a common phrase I haven’t been afraid to voice over the past two years. She turns to look at me, warm brown eyes tracing my face before running a fingertip over the birthmark by my eye. “And which time are you referring to?” I press my lips to hers. “Both.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“His eyes go soft as they bounce over the words, following the path of the pen I used to ink each letter on the signature line.  “Kennedy.” “I do.” I chuckle a bit at those two words that got us here in the first place.  “Really?” “So much, Isaiah.” He finally takes his eyes off the page to look at me. “I love you,” I tell him, using the same words he found written on the signature line of our divorce papers. “It may have taken me a bit longer to allow myself to open my eyes and see it, but there’s no doubt in my mind that I love you. Every part of you. The parts you show everyone and the parts you show only me.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“You said I had a choice. And I choose to stay. I choose you, and I will continue to choose you every day after this one. There. Done. I made a choice, and it was the easiest decision I’ve ever made.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Perfect.” He gives it a squeeze. “I like holding your hand in public.” He doesn’t even try to lower his voice when he adds, “And I like holding your throat in private.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“How lucky am I that I got a best friend and a brother all at once? There are things no one else will understand besides us. Things we experienced, people we lost, and the entire time, our goal was to be here, in this league, together. Well, we did it, little brother. You and me, and you were right. It feels good when you end it like this.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Kennedy, I have feelings for you.” “They’ll pass.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Her last name is Rhodes. Now get your fucking hands off my wife.” ”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“And now look at you two. Accidentally married and purposefully in love.” ”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“I squeeze her hand in mine. “I can’t wait to marry you…again.” She squeezes right back. “I love you.” “I love you. I’ll see you there?” “I’ll be the one in white.” “Wow. Okay, maybe throw out a spoiler alert next time.” She chuckles. “There won’t be a next time. This one is forever.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Yellow.” He appraises my answer. “Why yellow?”  “It’s like you. Bright. Happy.” Reminds me of the sun. “Yellow,” he repeats. “Good color. My favorite color, in fact.” ”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Watch your fucking words when you’re speaking to my wife.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along

“Grief seems like a privilege, in a way,” she says. “To have loved someone so much that you can’t imagine life without them. I’ve never felt that.”
― Liz Tomforde, Play Along