But what is he felt like he couldn't paint when we all lived together? Like, what if he's just not painting because it's like he's free of me and Mom? He can finally be the person he's always wanted to be.”
-- Sweet Pea (chapter 22)

Importance: Sweet Pea is expressing her fear that her father is moving on with his life, and she is really afraid that his plans and dreams may take him away from her.

I've written Miss Flora Mae three times in my life, and not once has she ever written back. It's the kind of thing I try to push to the furthest corner of my brain along with every other unanswered question I have.”
-- Sweet Pea (chapter 1)

Importance: Sweet Pea is reacting to a comment Oscar makes about Miss Flora Mae, and this shows that Sweet Pea has sought out her advice in the past. Miss Flora Mae eventually reveals that she kept Sweet...