There came a point, whether it was on island or off, when Freddie became used to the idea of his life being at a perpetual tilt. When he allows himself to think of it on those terms, he thinks perhaps it began with his mother, that slight listing to one side or the other. Calm moments become tricky, not to be believed; he gets his feet under him ( Read more... )

I'm too human. We are essentially creatures of instinct. Passing whims are really our most profound moments. I can't let you have her, I'm afraid.

She really does love you, you know.There at the end, even after Foster begins the slow ascent up the stairs, bat in hand with obvious intent, Freddie stupidly clings to the notion that he's going to ( Read more... )