How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
My grandparents are Mom's parents. Dad's parents died when he was young. […] Dad never talks about them. It's like they never existed. Mom doesn't talk much about hers, either. (1.8.4-5)
Mom and Dad had better be careful, because they're teaching Erik and Paul how to treat them by the way they treat their own parents. Hello, out-of-the-way nursing home!
Quote #5
Mom and Dad are at each other's throats arguing about all of this. (1.11.5)
Again, setting a great example for the kids. Although—at least Mr. and Mrs. talk to each other, instead of just threatening violence while holding baseball bats. So, maybe Erik should pay a little more attention to the example they're setting.
Quote #6
What if Erik was the body at the undertaker's now? How would I feel about that? I would feel relieved. I would feel safer. (1.11.9-10)
Is Erik really that bad? So bad that his own brother is justified in wishing for his death? Yikes! Talk about dysfunction. You're supposed to feel safe with your family, not at risk.