Dennis Kelly book summaries

“We're all in this together.”

Phil says this to the group to reinforce their collective responsibility and to pressure them into maintaining the cover-up.

“I can't breathe.”

Leah says this during a moment of panic, expressing her suffocating guilt and anxiety.

“We have to be strong.”

Phil uses this phrase to encourage the group to stay committed to their plan, framing their actions as a necessary act of survival.

“It's not our fault.”

One of the characters tries to rationalize the accident, showing the group's initial attempt to absolve themselves of responsibility.

“We can't tell anyone.”

Phil insists on secrecy, establishing the foundation of the group's conspiracy.