Best of Everything Quotes

“Sebastian, who’s taking her to dinner.”
― R.E. Blake, Best of Everything

“awesome moment when I’m singing the catchy refrain and the spectators”
― R.E. Blake, Best of Everything

“inches apart. The artist does a quick sketch and shows Derek, as he squeezes my hand.”
― R.E. Blake, Best of Everything

“Derek’s hand. “So where are Lisa and Jason staying?” “They’ve got a hotel in town. She said they’re looking for an apartment, but it’s tough since she’s unemployed and broke.” “Let me guess who she’s expecting to help her out with that.” I try not to sound resentful, but fail. “We talked about it,” he concedes. “I don’t think it’s unreasonable to cover some of Jason’s expenses.” “You live in a rat hole, Derek. Isn’t it a better idea to try to take care of yourself first?” He sighs. “I wish I had that choice.” “You know she’s going to want more than just a little help. Wanna bet she asks you to move in with her so Jason has a real father?”
― R.E. Blake, Best of Everything

“my watch and see that Derek’s going to be on in twenty-five minutes. Crap. Time totally got away from me. I want to talk to him someplace private, but then maybe right before he goes on stage isn’t the best time to declare my undying love and, more importantly, for me to try to gauge his reactions. My phone vibrates. It’s Melody. I glance at the message. Mel: Need to talk 2 u. Me: Got a show coming up. Mel: Call. Please. I think about how many times Melody’s been there for me, and I shake my head as I press her speed dial number. When she answers she sounds frazzled. “Thank God. Can you talk?” she blurts.”
― R.E. Blake, Best of Everything

“show? I walked away from him then – justifiably, my inner voice insists –”
― R.E. Blake, Best of Everything

“End of story.” “I…I’m sorry.” “Don’t be. It was a long time ago. But I always wonder whether I couldn’t have fought for him, tried a little harder, maybe made some sacrifices, tried to set up a home for him to come back to. Now I’ll never know. But the doubt is always there.” “Helen, it takes two.” “That’s what I hear, but the truth is you have to be in a hundred and ten percent, and you can’t wait for the other person to see what they’ll give before you do. I think that was a lot of the problem – we were both waiting for the other person to go all in.” She sighs. “Ever since then, everything I made in my life I did on my own. Like”
― R.E. Blake, Best of Everything

“I take a sip of my soda and glance up at the front of the bus, knowing Derek will be doing much the same within a few hours of touching down in Illinois. For all the pomp and ceremony and the big money in the balance, we’re both minstrels, always on the road, always moving. Which would be fine if we were doing it together. But not like this. I press Terry’s speed dial number, and she answers on the third ring. I clear my throat, and when I speak it’s an adult’s voice, not an adolescent asking for permission. “Terry? We need to talk.” Chapter 39 The week’s dragged on, every minute feeling like days, but finally it’s time for Derek to arrive – our first show will be tonight, in Kansas City, with seven more shows over the next ten days throughout the Midwest. My second single released two days ago and is the number one song in the country. Derek’s first single is at”
― R.E. Blake, Best of Everything

“Will do. You too.” The cab takes me to the hotel lot, where the buses are parked. We’re headed for Arizona and have six hours to make it to sound check. Nowadays I’d normally fly, but I don’t feel like being alone, so I stow my new backpack and mount the stairs. The band’s already onboard, playing poker, and Jay looks up at me in surprise. “Whoa. What happened? Wouldn’t let you through security or something?” “Nah, just thought I’d slum it some.” I get a Diet Coke out of the fridge and sit on one of the sofas. “How was everyone’s day off?” “Simon lost practically his whole”
― R.E. Blake, Best of Everything

“whisper, wanting him inside me,”
― R.E. Blake, Best of Everything

“which is almost better than if it was”
― R.E. Blake, Best of Everything