False Start Quotes

“Time to make the biggest play of my life, something not even a Super Bowl touchdown could eclipse. If I didn’t have by my side the one person who made my heart happy, all the glory meant nothing in the end. Because when the dust settled and the cameras were gone, it would be me standing alone. My name merely an entry in a record book. No one to laugh with. No one to touch at night. And I didn’t want that.”
― Felice Stevens, False Start

“That’s the answer right there. I feel. For the first time. No going through the motions for show, no pushing through to get it done. I’m alive. Dammit, Fallon. What the hell was that?”
― Felice Stevens, False Start

“Dammit, Fal. Why the hell do we have to live like this?” “It’s all premature, because I haven’t decided whether I want to tell him who I am.” “Any man would be lucky to have you as a friend. I know I am.” Our food came, but neither of us made a move to eat it. I was too emotional. Once again, I wanted what I couldn’t have—my brother, parents who loved me, and now the man who couldn’t come out.”
― Felice Stevens, False Start

“With zero recognition in those heavy-lidded, blue-green eyes, Patrick gave me that trademark blinding smile and held out his hand. “Nice to meet you, Fallon.”
― Felice Stevens, False Start