How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
I've never been good at fooling Natalie. She knows me too well. (1.17)
Moose and Natalie have always had a special connection. They take care of each other, and even though her mind doesn't work the same way as others, Natalie really loves her brother. She has an intuition about what he's thinking—even when Moose tries to keep his feelings to himself.
Quote #2
"So, not retarded. Stupid, then?" Piper asks.
"Look, could we drop this already?"
"I'm just asking a simple question," Piper says.
"Not in front of Natalie," I whisper. (3.48-51)
Moose is super protective of Natalie, which we see in action here—he won't let anyone say anything hurtful about her. It's just not happening on his watch.
Quote #3
I've been mad at everyone except Natalie. I always try really hard not to get angry at her. (5.23)
Moose has some pent up anger toward his family because they uprooted his life and moved him to Alcatraz. But even though he feels frustrated, he knows that he can't take it out on Natalie. He's able to control his frustration around her because he loves her.