How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Eric Seven does not believe in love at first sight.
He corrects himself.
Even in that moment, the moment that it happens, he feels his journalist's brain make a correction, rubbing out a long-held belief, writing a new one in its place.
He did not believe in love at first sight. He thinks he might do so now. (1.2.1-4)
This is, of course, the moment when Eric first sees Merle in 2073. He's a rational guy, but he can't shake the feeling that he's known this girl. Maybe he's even loved her before. He can't remember anything about his past selves, but he knows exactly how he feels about Merle. Love always finds a way.
Quote #2
Eric turns and holds Merle's hands. He looks at his hands, a little older than hers. He looks at her younger ones. What if it were the other way around? What if his were the younger hands? Would it matter?
He asks himself why this hand, is his hand. Could it have been someone else's? And why is that her hand? Does it matter? And what if she were different? No, he thinks, as these strange and somehow foolish questions roll around in his head. No, it wouldn't matter. Even if she were different, she would still be she. (1.10.40-41)
This is kind of a weird thing for Eric to be thinking, but it totally makes sense in the context of the story (even thought Eric doesn't know it yet). He wonders if he would love Merle if she were someone else, and decides that of course he would. Duh.
Quote #3
Suddenly Merle grasps Edward's hand earnestly.
"I love him so much. I'd do anything for him, you know? Do you have children, Edward?" He shakes his head. Thinks about her hand on his. (2.7.46-47)
Merle has a connection to her son, whom she loves dearly, but she is also developing a connection to Edward. Hey, Eric isn't the only one who can fall for her.