And then there's the truth beyond that, sitting like an old rock under green creek water: none of these things matter. Right now, in this moment, we have love. We have it in the sound of my daughter's laugher, in Mom's and Georgia's locked fingers, in the warm pressure of J.T.'s hand. It will leave, and it will come again, and when it does I'll give up everything and take it. Just like an addict. Like dry grass in new rain. It's not something I'm proud of necessarily. Then again, maybe I am.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significance of love above all else. The speaker reflects on how despite the many troubles, uncertainties, and possessions in life, none of it truly matters compared to the love they experience in the present moment. They cherish the moments of love shared with their daughter's laughter, their mother and Georgia's bond, and the warm touch of J.T.'s hand. The speaker acknowledges that love may come and go, but when it returns, they are willing to give up everything to embrace it, likening it to the desperation of an addict or the thirst of dry grass being nourished by rain. They acknowledge that while they may not necessarily be proud of this addiction-like attachment to love, they cannot help but treasure it deeply.

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