Back in the Game Quotes

“I like you, Rachel, I like you a lot. You’re someone I can get lost in, easily, without even trying.” His lips skip my mouth and direct back again, where he whispers, “Have a good night. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“Why am I so nervous? She’s five. I work with five-year-olds day in and day out. I shouldn’t be this nervous.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“Rachel,” he says with surprise. “What are you doing here?” Twisting my hands together, I try to steady my voice, not wanting to show how much he affects me. “I . . . I came to confront you.” Not the most eloquent or the best way to ease into the topic, but there’s something to be said for getting to the point.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“Shea takes no time in hopping up on her seat and placing her elbows on the windowsill, looking out over the vegetation. “One, two, three, four, six.” “Five sweetie, don’t forget five, remember, that’s how old you are, you don’t want to skip it.” “Daddy,” she gives me a “look.” “I said five in my head.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“Rachel: Question. Calder: Possible answer, depends on what the question is.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“Are you saying I’m MVP in your book?” “Ahh come on, Rachel, that was a total cheeseball thing to say. You’re better than that.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“There is nothing I can say to keep this from sounding superficial, but there is something about a grown man, playing a sport at the highest of levels, owning the game, taking charge, that turns me on so hard.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“because I know when I’m with someone who I really like, someone who makes me laugh and smile, and someone who challenges me . . . someone like you, I will feel that exact way about them. I’ll be consumed by their scent, by their smile, by the way they gently take my hand in theirs. I’ll crave to hear their voice, to make them laugh, to catch a quick glance in my direction. They will be the only person I think about, the only person I want to hear talk on the phone, and the only person I want to see at night.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“I grip the back of my neck and say, “So . . . you’re a good kisser.” See that ladies and gentlemen? That’s something someone who hasn’t been on the dating scene for a while would say.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“I make a mental note to tell all my friends about this idea. Sorry movie theaters, maybe lower your concession stand prices and I won’t have to be so stealth, with my fake baby bump.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“Never in a million years did I think you would impregnate me on the first date.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“Are we getting supplies to kill someone? Because I don’t think we went over our hard limits when it comes to dating. Unfortunately, murder is on the no-no list for me.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“Calder: As a parting gift Friday night, I will hand you a laminated card with their numbers. Rachel: A man who laminates, now we’re talking.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“Calder: Thoughts on laser tag? Rachel: Thoughts on spending Friday night alone? Calder: Noted.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“And you’re a lonely mother fucker who watches 90 Day Fiancé at night once his daughter is asleep. It’s time, man.” He’s right, I’m too invested in Antonio and Nikki’s lives.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“I stick my hands in my front pockets and try to flex my arms at the same time, showing off my triceps. Yes, I’ve sunken to that level. I have to display any ounce of my masculinity I have.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game

“Don’t let her shove the damn thing in her mouth, break her off a piece. Come on, be the adult.”
― Meghan Quinn, Back in the Game