In this excerpt from "Anna and the French Kiss" by Stephanie Perkins, a character humorously acknowledges that they are not the first choice, saying "Sorry to be your second choice." This suggests a playful or candid moment where feelings of being secondary or not the top priority are expressed.

The same character then shifts to joking about being the third choice, emphasizing the lighthearted and teasing tone. They remind someone that their mother is asleep, which might imply a private or intimate conversation. The scene portrays a mix of humor and casual honesty between characters, typical of the book's tone.