This Is Where It Ends

by

Marieke Nijkamp

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Claire’s best friend and comrade on the track team and JROTC squad. Claire admires Chris for his calm demeanor and good judgment. Moreover, she’s a little in awe of him for being the school’s “golden boy” and a little insecure about her own less popular reputation. Contrary to her expectations, while they attempting to help the police end the shooting Chris admits that he’s long harbored a crush on Claire. He’s a source of emotional support as she grapples with her feelings of guilt for her previous involvement with Tyler and her anguish over Matt’s death inside the building.

Chris West Quotes in This Is Where It Ends

The This Is Where It Ends quotes below are all either spoken by Chris West or refer to Chris West. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 2 Quotes

Before we broke up, Tyler told me the best part of high school was getting out ASAP. Still, I wish it didn’t have to end yet. It’ll be hard to say good-bye to our team, to our cadets, to each other. Life will be grayer without seeing Chris all day, every day.

Related Characters: Claire Morgan (speaker), Chris West
Page Number: 19
Explanation and Analysis:
Chapter 17 Quotes

“Do you think it would’ve made any difference if I stayed with Ty?”

Chris winces. “No. I don’t think there’s anything any of us could have done.”

Related Characters: Claire Morgan (speaker), Chris West (speaker)
Page Number: 195
Explanation and Analysis:
Chapter 21 Quotes

There are so many people here, and Chris is by my side, but I have never felt more alone. I wish my parents were here, but at the same time I’m not ready to face them.

Related Characters: Claire Morgan (speaker), Chris West
Page Number: 234
Explanation and Analysis:
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Chris West Quotes in This Is Where It Ends

The This Is Where It Ends quotes below are all either spoken by Chris West or refer to Chris West. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Gun Violence Theme Icon
).
Chapter 2 Quotes

Before we broke up, Tyler told me the best part of high school was getting out ASAP. Still, I wish it didn’t have to end yet. It’ll be hard to say good-bye to our team, to our cadets, to each other. Life will be grayer without seeing Chris all day, every day.

Related Characters: Claire Morgan (speaker), Chris West
Page Number: 19
Explanation and Analysis:
Chapter 17 Quotes

“Do you think it would’ve made any difference if I stayed with Ty?”

Chris winces. “No. I don’t think there’s anything any of us could have done.”

Related Characters: Claire Morgan (speaker), Chris West (speaker)
Page Number: 195
Explanation and Analysis:
Chapter 21 Quotes

There are so many people here, and Chris is by my side, but I have never felt more alone. I wish my parents were here, but at the same time I’m not ready to face them.

Related Characters: Claire Morgan (speaker), Chris West
Page Number: 234
Explanation and Analysis: