Kaui Hart Hemmings Quotes

Hey," He Says.
I Feel Foolish For Being Out Of Breath And Standing Over Him. The Moonlight Cuts A Line Down My Chest. "Hey," I Say.
"Checking On Me?"
"I Couldn't Sleep. Scottie. She's In The Bathroom." I Stop Talking.
"Yeah?" He Says And Sits Up.
"She's Playacting." I Don't Know How To Say It. I Don't Need To Say It. "She's Kissing The Mirror."
"Oh," He Says. "I Used To Do Some Messed-up Things As A Kid. Still Do."
I Feel Wide Awake, Which Always Makes Me Angry In The Middle Of The Night. I'm Useless Without Sleep. I Can't Get Myself To Go Back To My Own Room. I Sit On The End Of The Bed By His Feet. "I'm Worried About My Daughters," I Say. "I'm Worried There's Something Wrong With Them."
Sid Rubs His Eyes.
"Forget It," I Say. "Sorry For Waking You Up."
"It's Going To Get Worse," He Says. "After Your Wife Dies." He Holds The Blanket Up To His Chin.

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