Infinity: Chronicles of Nick Chapter 2 Quotes
Infinity: Chronicles of Nick Chapter 2 Quotes
How we cite the quotes:
(Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote 4
"I just wish I made enough money that you didn't have to work too. If you'd been at home…" (2.130)
Nick's mom feels very guilty that she can't provide more for her son. Her guilt about being poor is made worse when Nick gets hurt. She thinks he got hurt because he has to work a part-time job; if she had more money, he could just be a kid like the other kids and stay out of trouble.
"You are my little man, Nickyboo. And I'm so grateful I have you. You're the only thing I've ever done right in my entire life and if anything ever happened to you, they'd have to dig two graves 'cause I couldn't live a single day without my baby beside me." (2.137)
Okay, Nick's mom loves him. That's sweet. But this is a little intense, and it maybe borders on co-dependency. How will Nick's mom react when he finally moves out of her house? Maybe they both have a little growing up to do.