Acknowledgments

It takes one person to actually write a book.

However, it takes an army to keep that person sane.

So to the

FIVE amazing teachers who let me paint the sky red,

FOUR insane friends who told me to listen to the voices in my head,

THREE nosey brothers—Jodd, Justin, and yes you Alex—who brought me Oreos,

TWO awe-inspiring parents who always told me just do it, and really believed I could,

ONE publishing company, TWCS, that took a diamond in the rough and made it “reflect,”

Thank you all so much.

Notes

1. We are lagging behind.

2. Oh, my sweet girl.

3. Goodbye.

4. Welcome to the family, Callahans.

5. Sweet little girl.

6. Without respect.

7. Hello my little pretties.

8. Welcome aboard, ma’am.

9. Who are you fuckers? Drop the guns.

10. I am Liam Callahan. This is my fiancée, and you two are dead.

11. All the fucking drugs are gone. Damn those cunts to hell. Vance is going to kill us.

12. My lovely, Mel.

13. Hello, my sweet child.

14. Hello, my sweet father.

15. You look so beautiful, Melody. I’m sorry I was not strong enough for you.

16. You are, and will always be strong enough.

17. Be good to her, Liam.

18. Be good to him, Mel.

19. I will,

20. You all make me sick.