Buried Quotes

“lack of planning on your part does not necessitate urgency on my part,”
― Kendra Elliot, Buried

“inferred it, I think. The real Chris and I talked about it over and over. Why was the focus on me?” Michael’s stomach coiled. “Fuck. You didn’t say what happened to Jamie’s brother,” he whispered. “It’s not good, is it?” Chris shut his eyes. “No. It’s not.” “Come on, Chris! Move it!” Daniel begged. “We can’t stop now.” Chris looked like he couldn’t take another step. Daniel had been almost carrying him for several hours. He’d hooked Chris’s arm about his neck and simply dragged. They hadn’t seen water since they’d left the hellhole. And that was yesterday morning. Daniel looked up, trying to judge the time, but he couldn’t see the sun. The forest was too dense. They would never find a way out of the woods. Daniel didn’t care. He’d rather die in the woods than”
― Kendra Elliot, Buried

“a piece of oriental artwork. Fucking amazing.” Blood was pounding in Mason’s head. He strained to hear past the noise. “Did he have tattoos on his wrists?” “No, his upper arms were tattooed. Not his wrists. That could have changed.”
― Kendra Elliot, Buried

“Did you ever talk to someone?” “A therapist? Yeah, I did that a few times. They wanted me to talk about my feelings too damned much. I just wanted them to help certain thoughts go away. I shoulda seen a hypnotist instead.”
― Kendra Elliot, Buried

“Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.”
― Kendra Elliot, Buried

“he was working at the gas station, shouldn’t there be video from yesterday? Can’t you see who he talked with? Maybe even see license plates?” Spencer cleared his throat. “Like you said, ma’am. This is Hicksville. And I doubt Jim Graham ever put video surveillance up at his gas station. But I will definitely find out.” Jamie stepped back. “Thank you,” she said sincerely. “I didn’t mean to yell. I’m a bit protective when it comes to my brother, and I’m tired and—” “It’s been a long morning,” added Michael. “God, yes,” sighed Jamie. Sheriff Spencer touched the brim of his hat at Jamie. “Not a problem. I need to get over to the Buell home. Sergeant? Can I get another evidence team? Or should I just wait”
― Kendra Elliot, Buried

“Want to try tomorrow?”
― Kendra Elliot, Buried