We are so proud,” my father told Lulu. There was an intensity to his expression that unnerved me.
-- Lulu (chapter 1)

Importance: This quote highlights the sense of honor and responsibility that Lulu's father brings to the way he raised his children. The twins' father is a humble man, and while he has experienced success, he has worked immensely hard over many years to make his dreams a reality and provide for his family. When he feels as though Lulu is on the cusp of achieving something special for herself, he makes it his responsibility to provide support and intensity, a lesson for his son.

Big Brother,” she said—​it was an old joke of hers, since I was born only a minute or so before her—​“want to buy me dinner?
-- Lulu's brother (chapter 1)

Importance: Lulu trusts her brother with her most intimate secrets -- her pregnancy and online presence -- that she feels she must keep...