We never know the quality of someone else's life, though we seldom resist the temptation to assume and pass judgement.

He shook his head at himself as he walked out into the night. For guys, life was nothing but one big pissing contest. It was a pure damn wonder women didn't take over the world while men were busy trying to prove who had the biggest dick.

The last I knew you were going to a party. just a few friends at the McEvoys' you told me. The science club, you told me. What happened? You got into a fight about the theory of relativity? Did creationists crash the party and start a rumble?

That's the thing about digging holes,” Quinn said. “There are no assurances you'll find what you want—or want what you find.