Sylvia: I’m sure he noticed things about you.
Kate: He noticed everything about me. Martin liked me for me. He made me feel safe.

Martin: Have you kissed someone significantly older?
Kate: No.
[They stare at each other]
Kate: Are you daring me to?
Martin: No, I’m only kidding around.

Kate: I still feel bad for Martin. I think because of our friendship, it’s where it all went wrong.
Sylvia: Friendship happens between two willing parties. Given the power dynamic between you, I wouldn’t call it that.

Martin: You’re officially a missing person. The police are looking for you.
Kate: I can fix this. I’ll go home. I’ll tell them…
Martin: Tell them what? That you’ve been here almost 24 hours and I lied to your mother about it?
Kate: I don’t know. I told you I’m not a good liar. I need your help.

Cruel Summer Quotes

Jeanette: Mallory, I don’t know what’s going on, but I’m here. I’ve been here. You can say that I pulled away from you, but you pulled away from me too. So, I don’t understand where all this rage is coming from, but if you want to talk, you know where to find me.
[Jeanette gives Mallory a hug]
Mallory: God, you sound just like her.

Jeanette Turner, I hope you rot in hell.

Kate