The Apothecary's Garden Quotes

“Hilary took a moment to rest careful fingertips against his cheek, reliving the sense–memory of Tom’s lips against his skin. He thought that, if he were especially careful with it, if he nurtured it and didn’t wear it out, that moment might see him through decades of loneliness.”
― Julie Bozza, The Apothecary's Garden

“You're beautiful," Hilary was instinctively telling him. "You're as beautiful and righteous and dangerous as an angel.”
― Julie Bozza, The Apothecary's Garden

“Hilary was gobsmacked. "There's forty–two years between us!"

Tom seemed infinitely cheered for some reason. "Forty–two, eh?" He added with a wink, "The meaning of life!"

"What?"

"Never mind. Obscure cultural reference."

Which was almost exactly Hilary's point. "You mean it's something only another young person would understand."

Tom had the grace to wince a little. "Not necessarily."

"I could be your grandfather!" Hilary protested.

"Well, fine! But I'm glad you're not.”
― Julie Bozza, The Apothecary's Garden