Focused Quotes

“And then a few years pass, and you want to slap your past self for ever thinking something that stupid.”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“sometimes, the best things in life come straight from your blind side.”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“Why'd you make that?" she asked quietly. "The movie."
"Because there needs to be a record somewhere," I told her. "There should be proof, undeniable proof, of the very best thing I've ever achieved in my life." I wrapped my arms around her back and lifted her up in my arms so I could whisper where no one but us would hear. "Falling in love with you is the greatest thing I've ever done, Molly Ward.”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“Here's the deal: you've got more natural talent in your pinky finger than most players on my entire defense. And if you tell anyone I said that, I'll deny it until my dying breath.”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“outfit for work that day. She matched the colors of the Washington Wolves perfectly. She was all sleekness and shine with her black dress, white jacket, red shoes, red lips, and a silvery white bob that fell”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“I thought you weren't supposed to force action."

He laughed. "You know, my wife was filming a nature documentary a couple of years ago, and a flock of penguins got stuck in a ravine. The crew had to watch, completely helpless, as dozens of birds tried and tried and tried to get out to no avail. And if they did nothing, that entire flock would've died. So they broke their rule about intervening and carved stairs in the ice and snow, and the penguins marched right out of that ravine as soon as they had the chance."

I shook my head. "Not sure that's a flattering comparison if you're me."

He slapped me on the back. "They were smart enough to climb those stairs, Griffin. All I'm asking you to do is open your eyes. Once you do, your life will never be the same.”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“I know this is the right thing to do," he said into the crown of my head.
My eyes fluttered shut as I snuggled my face into his chest. "I do too."
[...]
"But I'll think about this," he admitted in a rough voice. "I'll think about you, Molly, and I want you to know that.”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“I woke up earlier that day in Seattle, and the first thought that crossed my mind wasn't about workouts or practice or preseason. I found myself wondering if Molly drank coffee. If she was a morning person or a night owl. If she slept sprawled across her bed like I did mine. And how tonight, I'd go to bed under the same roof as her.”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“My eyes fell shut; my head spun dizzily. No alcohol in the world could've affected me like Noah Griffin's body next to mine.”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“I leaned toward Molly. "If I start saying things like serve the narrative, punch me in the throat."
She nodded seriously. "Please say it now. I'd like to practice if that's okay.”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“throat, and I looked back at him. There was a knowing glint in his eye that made me want to punch him. "Does glitter make you feel like part of the team?" "Yeah, it's really magical that way." He smiled. "You weren't too happy, though?" The tip of Molly's pencil slowed as she was writing, and something warm flashed bright inside me. She was still aware; she just”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“mean.”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“allllll”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“arms”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused

“There was a pause before he delivered on his promise of fast and hard, both adjectives equally as exciting to me, and at that moment, his eyes held mine. This matters.”
― Karla Sorensen, Focused