[Emily wields words like knives, and Matt wields them like blunt objects, like fists, like footballs. Always, always a sucker punch when he gets this way, direct and clear and honest.

That's why it hurts so much, and that's why she doesn't just storm off.]

Yeah, because it's been seven months! Would you prefer if I were the same bitch I was back on the mountain, Matt? Because I still can be. Just make up your fucking mind!