this evening was already forgotten by both of them…
““this evening was already forgotten by both of them. “Alright. I’ll tell him you went to Cincinnati early for a meeting but you’ll be back late tomorrow night. Happy?” “Thanks, boss.” He could tell she was already drifting back to sleep. “When’s Gorman’s funeral?” JC was quiet. He hoped she would fall asleep before he had to lie to her. “Boss?” “It’ll be in a few days. Not sure if we’re going to make it.” “We need to try.” Joan yawned again. JC said goodnight as he walked to his rental car. Got in, started it up and pulled out of the hotel parking lot.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A tense moment where a man fabricates a story to avoid confronting a painful reality.
In simple terms: He lies to avoid dealing with grief.
Key Takeaway
Consider honesty over avoidance.
Themes
deception
grief
relationship
Mood
tense
somber
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- nighttime
- workplace
- personal interaction
Key Concepts
lie
avoidance
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does he choose to lie?
- What could honesty achieve?