How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Wendy had been best friends with Amelia since first grade. In third grade, they'd tied their desks together, until the teacher made them cut the string. They had invented a language nobody else understood. Later they made up all kinds of other things, too. (1.106)
Wendy and Amelia are total BFFs. They've known each other for most of their lives and don't have to pretend around each other—they just get each other completely and totally accept each other.
Quote #2
Even Amelia, as talkative a person as she was, must have known there was nothing to say. The two of them lay on the floor, holding each other, until very gradually the crying slowed to where it was only long, sad sighs. Then, finally, quiet. Even after that, they just lay there awhile.Maybe we should have some Haagen-Dazs, Amelia suggested. It seemed as good an idea as anything else. (3.230-231)
Even when the unthinkable happens, Amelia knows just what Wendy needs. She is there to comfort her whenever she's overwhelmed by her grief and knows just what to suggest to help her feel better.
Quote #3
You probably have tons of other people you'd want to talk to before me, Carolyn said. If not out here, in New York anyway. And, of course, there's always your father. But just so you know, if the situation ever comes up where you need a woman to talk to, I'd do my best. (20.128)
Carolyn knows she's never going to replace Wendy's mom, but she still offers up her friendship and womanly advice. And Wendy is grateful for it; as much as she loves Garrett, she can't talk to him about everything.