À la Carte Quotes

“Sometimes, in life, we must make our family,” Eva says. “Not just by … making our family …” She looks down at my belly. “But by making our family. You understand?” I shake my head. “By choosing along the way the people we want to keep close. Picking them off life’s menu. À la carte,” she says smiling.”
― Nia Forrester, À la Carte: The Complete ‘Coffee Date’ Novellas