How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
And if one day I meet a girl, I will take her home to meet Aunt Bobbie. I will explain how Aunt Bobbie took us in and sort of saved our lives. And Aunt Bobbie will glow, the way she does when you introduce her casually to your friends from school: Aunt Bobbie's my aunt, but she's also my mother. (22.2)
All of the kids have pretty much disowned Nikki as their maternal figure. Now Aunt Bobbie is the one that they refer to as their "real" mother because she actually acts the part.
Quote #5
He shrugged. "No. I am. Matthew, I haven't been much of a father to you. Or Callie. Don't think I don't know it. I just—I didn't know what to do." (33.33)
At least Ben realizes that he's been a no-show of a father. It's a little late in the game (after all, his two kids are teenagers now), but it's good that he's stepping up and taking responsibility. It's the least he could do.
Quote #6
It was Ben, hauling a Christmas tree, a five-footer. "Hi Matt." He smiled, even though behind the smile he looked a little nervous. "Bobbie told me it was okay to come over." (35.4)
Christmastime is for families, and all the Walsh kids are thrilled that Nikki won't be around this Christmas—because it's not like she's a kind and loving family member. It's better to just have her far, far away from them during this special time of year.