Quotes from Gabriel's Redemption

“For you, my love, I would endeavor to pluck the stars from the sky, only to shower them at your feet.”
“How do you do that?’
“Do what?”
“Say things like that. That’s beautiful.”
“I’ve spent years studying poetry, Mrs. Emerson. It’s in my DNA.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“I could spend the rest of my life inside you and die happy. You're my home." - Gabriel's Redemption”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Then I’m glad I’m your first.” She tightened her grip on his hand.
“You’re my last, Gabriel. My only.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Life is risk. I could get cancer. Or get hit by a car. You could wrap me in bubble wrap and keep me indoors and I could still get sick. I know that I could lose you too. And as much as I don’t want to say it, someday you’re going to die.”

Her voice broke on the last word. “But I choose to love you now and I choose to build a life with you knowing I could lose you. I’m asking you to make that same choice. I’m asking you to take the risk, with me.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Of all the gifts God gave me, he thought, the greatest one is you.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Hello, Spring Roll. I'm your daddy and I've been waiting to meet you for a long time. I love you so much.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“It’s Professor Emerson, and I went to Harvard. Where did you go, an anti–oral sex college?”
“Darling.” Julia placed a restraining hand on his arm. “Dr. Rubio is trying to help us and the baby. We want to be healthy.”
“Cunnilingus is healthy,” he huffed. “I can prove it.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“I’d never love you in spite of anything, Gabriel. I just love you.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Every night when I fall asleep with her in my arms, I thank God she’s mine. Every morning when I wake up, my first thought is that I’m grateful she married me. I will never be worthy of her. But I spend every day trying my damnedest. You were her friend when she needed one. But listen to me when I tell you, Paul, you do not want to push me.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Your father is proud of us for having a
baby.”
Gabriel nodded, as he continued brushing.
“That means he’s proud of us for having sex and you for impregnating me. Do you think they make T-shirts for grandfathers that express those sentiments?”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“God wants to rescue us, not destroy us. You don't have to be afraid of being happy, thinking that he wants to take that happiness away from you That's not who he is." "How can you be sure?" "Because when you've had a taste of goodness, it helps you recognize the difference between good and evil. I believe that people like Grace and St. Francis and a whole host of other kind, loving people show us what God is like. He isn't waiting to punish you and he doesn't give you blessings just to strip them away.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“You can’t eliminate your past but you don’t have to be controlled by it.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“I didn't know it was possible to love someone other than you so much.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Gabriel gazed at his reflection in the mirror. To his shock and dismay, he was clad only in his underwear, a cheeky pair of boxer shorts that had the phrase 'Medievalists Do It in the Dark (Ages)' printed all over them in phosphorescent lettering.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“(Desk sex can be very, very good, but it’s important to remove the staplers first.)”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“I’d never argue with a naked woman.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Of course. Couples argue. Husbands are asses. We have hot, sweaty makeup sex and move on.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Don’t you think you deserve to be the center of someone’s universe? Instead of chasing after someone who wants someone else?”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“A man has to do what a man has to do. But he should bring his wife with him.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“For you, my love, I would endeavor to pluck the stars from the sky, only to shower them at your feet.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“ I Simply think of you. You are everything.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“I will never be worthy of her. But I spend every day trying my damnedest.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“These hands are yours. You can use them
for good, or for evil. And no amount of nature, biology, or DNA determines those
decisions for you.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Gabriel's prayers of thanks were spontaneous and heartfelt. Here, in this room, he had an embarrassment of riches-a pretty, intelligent wife, who had a very large and giving heart, and a beautiful daughter.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Before he left, Julia extended her hand. He took it, pressing his lips to her palm.

I don't regret this, she whispered.

He pulled back. The pain medication seemed to be affecting her thought processes.

What don't you regret, darling?

Getting pregnant. After this is over, we're going to have a little girl. We'll be a family. Forever.

He gave her a tight smile and kissed her forehead. I'll see you in a few minutes. You stay strong.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“We can't change out pasts. All we can change is the future.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“This is the culmination of all my hopes, Gabriel. Julia reached out to him and he strained to catch her pinky finger with his own. This is my happy ending.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“This must be love, she murmured, in between sips of water.

What's that? He sat behind her, cradling her in his arms.

You held my hair, Professor. You must love me.

He reached a tentative hand to her lower abdomen. I seem to recall you looking after me once, when I was sick. And that was before you loved me.

I always loved you, Gabriel.

Thank you. He kissed her forehead. We made this little one together. You aren't going to scare me off with bodily fluids.

I'll remember that when my water breaks.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“There's no one here but us.
And what I see is Breathtaking”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

“Gabriel was a consuming fire. His passion, his desires, all seemed to overtake the desires of those around him.”
― Sylvain Reynard, quote from Gabriel's Redemption

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