“Just so you're clear, that wasn't a pity kiss.”

“Life's messy," he agreed. "But sometimes amazing things can happen, even when it seems like it's all falling apart.”

“Sometimes your garden surprises you. You don't remember planting strawberries or mint, but there it is, rising up in the middle of the carrot patch. Maybe the seeds blew in from the neighbor's garden. Or maybe they were buried in the dirt and you unearthed them when you tilled the soil. Or maybe you're reaping what you've sown. However it happened, you now have unexpected bounty. Accept it with gratitude.”

“Just so you're clear, that wasn't a pity kiss.”