The Flinck Connection Quotes

“I closed my eyes briefly, reaching for courage. “You didn’t mind picking me up from the shower?”
A soft smile replaced his frown. “I was wondering when or if you were going to bring that up.”
“I was embarrassed.”
“Of trusting me?” He lifted my hands and pressed them against his chest, over his heart. “It was the biggest compliment you could’ve given me, love. To know that you feel safe enough to let me take care of you? No, I didn’t mind picking you up from the shower. I didn’t mind at all.”
― Estelle Ryan, The Flinck Connection

“I can’t believe I’m having this argument with you.” He turned back to the window. “You are impossible.”
“Without seeing your expression, I’m not sure, but your tone is telling me you approve of my impossibility.”
― Estelle Ryan, The Flinck Connection

“I had been fully immersed in my viewing and resented being pulled out of it. I paused the video and turned to him, annoyed. “I had lunch two hours ago. It can’t possibly be time to eat or drink or sleep again.”
He smiled. “I have something better.”
“What can be better than leaving me alone to work?”
― Estelle Ryan, The Flinck Connection

“I feel left out.” I pulled my hand from his and exhaled angrily. “This is ridiculous. I’ve never had a need to belong anywhere. Why would I suddenly need to be part of an investigation that would only rob my time? It might be a meaningless hunt while I could much more efficiently use my time doing what I’m currently doing.”
“Hey, I think it’s cool that you want to be with us.”
“I think it is immature and shows a preposterous lack of rationality.”
He laughed softly and leaned forward until our lips almost touched. “I really love you, you know?”
― Estelle Ryan, The Flinck Connection

“God, I was livid. I still am.”
“No, you’re not.” I turned to Colin. “Your skin is no longer flushed, your vocal cords are relaxed, making your voice… You don’t want me to continue.”
Colin closed his eyes and sighed. When he opened his eyes, he looked resigned. He took my hand in his and squeezed. “You’re like the un-secret keeper.”
“That doesn’t make sense.” I turned back to Manny. “You’re a liar. And you have double standards.”
“I beg your pardon?”
“I said, you’re a lia—”
“I heard you the first time, missy.”
― Estelle Ryan, The Flinck Connection

“Why didn’t you tell me you were going to steal the clock?” I asked softly. My
breath stuttered at everything the clock represented, at the person this clock
implicated.
He looked away from the timepiece, giving me one of his uncompromising
stares. “What would you have done if I had told you?”
I thought about this. “I would’ve phoned Manny.”
“And that is why I didn’t tell you.” There was no anger or censure, just his
observation.
“That’s a good girl, Doc.”
“Don’t be smug about this, Manny. I wouldn’t have told you in order for you to
stop Colin. You had said that you cannot protect us if you don’t know what we
are doing. I would’ve phoned you to help Colin.”
― Estelle Ryan, The Flinck Connection

“You people need to understand that I cannot help you if I don’t know what
is happening. Nikki, I cannot protect you if you don’t tell me things.”
“Sorry, Manny. I’ll tell you next time.” She lowered her head and mumbled,
“After I tell Colin who will be sitting next to me on the sofa.”
― Estelle Ryan, The Flinck Connection

“human brain only developed fully by the age of twenty-six. Most decisions made before then were not carefully considered, and actions taken were most often impulsive and regretted later on. “Yeah, yeah, I know. Observe, assess,”
― Estelle Ryan, The Flinck Connection

“common knowledge that the thinking part of the human brain only developed fully by the age of twenty-six. Most decisions made before then were not carefully considered, and actions taken were most often impulsive and regretted later on.”
― Estelle Ryan, The Flinck Connection

“Money is a powerful friend and enemy.”
― Estelle Ryan, The Flinck Connection