How we cite our quotes: Chapter.Paragraph
Quote #1
"This was a promise to Gemma," said Becca, hanging up and feeling—as she usually did after arguing with one of her sisters—morally oppressed. (16.86)
Ah, sisters. To paraphrase the great Rowlf: you can't live with 'em; you can't live without 'em.
Quote #2
She understood her sisters entirely and loved them, even though she often hated the things they said. It was why she came to the nursing home every afternoon after work at the newspaper and stayed with Gemma three and four hours each weekend…. (2.68)
Best. Granddaughter. Ever. Seriously, though, this is real family dedication from a 23-year-old. Family is clearly super important to Becca. Especially the grandmother part of her family, as opposed to the sister part of it.
Quote #3
The funeral was a small affair, only a couple dozen people at the synagogue. Gemma had been a private person and there wasn't much in the way of family. (4.1)
"Private person" seems like a bit of an understatement. Grandma Gemma was more full of secrets than Laura Palmer.