"I love what I do - I always have," Larry responded …

She did not, in truth, know if she would ever be back …

"Give yourself twenty years … “

In memory of Valerie Harper.

"True, but I think a dose of reality is needed here!" …

"I'm going to have to talk to the trees … “

He was ranting, spittle flying from his mouth, eyes wild …

"What troubles you exactly?" …

"How was it?" the sun asked. "Any trouble?" …

"Briars is back this year?" …

"Action plan?" it pressed …

"You want to make it angry?" the investigator attempted to clarify …

"That was not a real scream," he whispered, his voice flat …

"Are you feeling terrible about your life today?” …

"You have one wish remaining," the genie said …

"I like me a nice smile … “

"If you would, please take the ping pong ball …

When he could breathe more easily …

"The bruising is significant, but not severe," he said …

She smirked, her gaze steely …