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And it is only after the last paper plates are folded into the trash, the pots scrubbed and turned over to dry on towels, and the apartment falls quiet again that I realize none of this can last.

I chose this quote because it brings up an important point about how the story has to get bad again before the book ends. You know, Auntie and Uncle leaving, Aisha tearing up her college letters, that sort of thing. I wonder if Nadira will make things better again...