"I've been thinking a lot about my mother lately. God, I miss her so much. I was only a little girl when she died, but I remember it all so clearly. After she was gone, it was like this light went out around me. All that was left was an overwhelming feeling of sadness and darkness. I desperately wanted my father to make everything okay, but he remained as cold and distant as ever. I remember asking him to read me a story or tuck me into bed, but he always said he was too busy. I learned early on that I couldn't count on him...I couldn't count on anyone. I was all alone."

"Some things are eternal... The sun, the moon -- and my love for Luis. I believe what the fortune teller once told me... That I've loved Luis through all of time, and that I always will. Luis is my rock, my champion and my protector. His strength and his love make me feel safe, secure. I know that no matter what happens to me -- an illness, an accident, whatever -- Luis and his love will save me."

"Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of the same tall, dark stranger who'd come into my life, sweep me off my feet and love me with a passion beyond words. Luis is that man. My dream come true. He's as strong as he is gentle... so tender and romantic... And talk about gorgeous... His eyes, his smile, his body... Wow. I know our future together will be incredible. Just incredible."

"I love Luis so much, and being apart from him because of the mess with Antonio is almost too much to bear... It's like I've lost a part of both my heart and my soul..."