Drastic Ending
The inevitability and the bluntness of the statement felt so dramatic and out of nowhere. Laura did not know that Jack thought that way. She knew how poor their interaction was, even though they were oblivious of the problems that existed between them.
Cloud Nine
Laura was in a great mood when she got home because of the amazing news she had just received. Laura was on cloud nine, totally ecstatic over her latest discovery. Unfortunately, when she pulled into their road, her mood was dissipating.