Black coffee Quote by Elle Kennedy
““Come on, Will,” Holly said as she trailed after him into the kitchen. “You know this is a good plan.” “You know it is,” Shelby chimed in, following them. “Would you at least let me make a cup of coffee before we discuss this juvenile idiocy?” he grumbled. Striding over to the counter, he clicked on the coffeemaker and then grabbed a mug from the cabinet over the sink. “You guys want any?” he offered. Both women shook their heads, then waited patiently as he fixed himself a cup of black coffee, but he could see the unrestrained enthusiasm in their eyes. Leaning against the fridge, he gulped down the scalding liquid and waited for the java to do its thing. Almost instantly he felt alert, his mind sharpened by the caffeine. But while the sharp mind should’ve kick-started his usually superb common sense, he still found himself intrigued by the women’s outlandish plan.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Deal” by Elle Kennedy, 2015
A character reluctantly joins a risky scheme, using coffee to boost alertness before confronting absurd plans.
In simple terms: He uses caffeine to face a crazy idea.
Key Takeaway
Pause, assess, then act wisely.
Themes
reluctance
risk
caffeine
decisionmaking
Mood
tense
anticipatory
Type
dialogue
narrative
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- creative brainstorming
- high‑stakes negotiations
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
confidence
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you rely on shortcuts before critical thinking?
- How can you balance enthusiasm with caution?
A Different Perspective
Caffeine may mask poor judgment.
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