His Last Christmas in London Quotes

“I’m not weak.” I repeat Patrick’s quiet mantra from days when getting my head off the pillow was a struggle. “Even a stone breaks when water drips on it for long enough.”
― Con Riley, His Last Christmas in London

“You said you’d forgotten something. What was it?” “How being a pushy wanker feels so much better with someone strong enough to push me right back.”
― Con Riley, His Last Christmas in London

“We’re chest to chest again in a mansion-block bedroom, slow dancing without music, and it’s the best thing I’ve done in London.”
― Con Riley, His Last Christmas in London

“Come with me,” I tell him, adding more words to my actions, aware that’s what Mum taught me, because you never know when it might be your last chance to tell someone that them being around matters to you. “I’d like that.”
― Con Riley, His Last Christmas in London

“You’re in your prime.” I clasp his chin, turning his face to the side, gruff as I tell him, “And what you call your bad side is my fucking favourite. Whoever told you not to show it needs their vision tested.”
― Con Riley, His Last Christmas in London

“Play it cool with him? Fuck that. Time’s short, the clock still ticking, and I… I wish I met him so much sooner.”
― Con Riley, His Last Christmas in London

“But it isn’t only food that makes a restaurant successful, right?” I tap my plate. “I mean, that was the best thing I’ve put in my mouth for ages.” I can’t help seeing Guy’s shoulders shake with silent laughter and I consider kicking him under the table.”
― Con Riley, His Last Christmas in London

“If double-deckers rumble past or black cabs honk, I don’t hear them, or much of anything else, apart from Guy saying, “So that’s how you lost your glove.” It isn’t a usual greeting, but he reaches for the glove that must dangle from my pocket to tuck it in deeper, leaving his hand on my hip so we’re connected.”
― Con Riley, His Last Christmas in London

“I could put my glove back on.” “Yes. You could.” Neither of us let go of the other’s hand, or move, even though the angle’s awkward.”
― Con Riley, His Last Christmas in London

“Real life’s messy and difficult but it goes on, even if it’s in a different direction than you expected.”
― Con Riley, His Last Christmas in London

“Big groups don’t make up for missing your special person. No amount of noise or celebration can replace the one voice that’s missing.”
― Con Riley, His Last Christmas in London