The Dove in the Belly Quotes

“Years later, when everything was done, he would look back at that moment. A fear had been tickling him that Ben would leave him stranded, no matter his previous tenderness. He would simply never show up at the door again. Nothing like this could last very long. The dread became more and more. So he walked in the yard while the sun dropped behind the trees; suddenly the shade under the branches grew to gloom, the watery light ebbed out of the cove, a yard light flickered on, the dogs began to bark. He would be here forever, alone, or somewhere like this, alone: but before the fear could solidify there it was, the old Impala, headlights yellowed, horn blaring, turning into the driveway. There was Ben stepping out of the car, and Ronny slowly ambled in his direction while the shadows pooled and the owls sang.”
― Jim Grimsley, The Dove in the Belly

“The only way to endure the feeling was to understand its fragile nature.”
― Jim Grimsley, The Dove in the Belly

“- "Ronny said, “I’m glad you came.”
- “Don’t say bullshit stuff like that.”
- “Okay. Then fuck you, I hope you break your leg on the way down
the porch.”
- “That’s better.”
― Jim Grimsley, The Dove in the Belly

“Ben was shaking now, sobbing. Ronny watched and let it happen. Ronny wrapped Ben in the blanket. "I came to every game," he said.”
― Jim Grimsley, The Dove in the Belly