How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
We haven't done a major food shopping together since Mom died. I feel a sense of danger, like I'm in a movie and a tiger is hiding in one of the aisles. (5.21)
Seeing her mom's favorite foods for the first time since the funeral is excruciating. It's not like Corinna's not always thinking of Sophie, but she doesn't need extra reminders.
Quote #5
I still have stomach pains. I don't think that was one of Mom's symptoms, but I can't help but worry that the different aches and pains I get might be some kind of cancer, or something else really serious. (9.23)
Corinna's stomachaches are from stress, but she'll probably be nervous about aches and pains for the rest of her life. After all, when Sophie went in for the surgery that revealed her cancer, Corinna's dad said it was just to make sure nothing was wrong.
Quote #6
They don't understand that my life has changed forever. Forever. They also don't have a clue what it's like to be terrified that your other parent might die. That could be the worst part. I don't have a backup plan. (9.40)
It's not Corinna's job to come up with a backup plan—it's the job of the adults in her life. They need to work it out and tell her as soon as possible.