How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Inside, I died a little bit. I didn't know what to feel. On one hand, I hated my parents for being who they were. On the other hand, I hated Charlie. Most of all, I hated Jenny Flick. (4.3.4)
When Charlie starts telling people at school that Vera's mom used to be a stripper, she doesn't know whom to blame first. Charlie's betrayed her friendship, her parents have embarrassed her with their past lives, and Jenny Flick is just trying to destroy her life. What's a girl to do? Sigh.
Quote #8
Shouldn't Jenny be avoiding me and hoping I don't tell the truth about Zimmerman's? Has she grown cocky now that it's been so long and I haven't told? Is she so crazy that she's forgotten that I know?(4.8.17)
Jenny Flick acts tough and like she's not afraid of anything, but surely that must have limits, too. Vera is shocked that Jenny isn't a little more careful around her; after all, Vera has the details that can completely ruin her life.
Quote #9
I wonder if I'd called the police back when I was ten or thirteen or fifteen, would Charlie be alive now. I regret it. I regret every minute I lived keeping that secret. I regret every time I didn't talk to Charlie about it. (5.1.28)
Even though Charlie's dad is the one who is ultimately responsible for his family's misery, Vera can't help but feel guilty about never telling on him. All these years, she just stayed quiet. If she had spoken up, would Charlie still be alive today?