I love it when characters surprise you, just like real people. When I write a scene I just try to make the characters behave in a way that feels natural to them. Sometimes that means they make a left turn and do something unexpected. Those are always the best scenes in my opinion.
“Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.”
“There are certain promises you make that are more sacred than anything that happens in a court of law, I don't care how many Bibles you put your hand on.”