Coming Quote by Janette Rallison
““When is Colton coming over again?" I straightened magazines on the coffee table and pretended the subject didn't bother me. "When he realizes the truth about either me or Bryant." Julianne's head popped up from behind the couch, where Ken and a collection of tiny plastic picnic food had fallen. "When will that be?" "Oh probably around the same time hell freezes over." "I thought Colton was your friend," Evelynn said. "I thought you liked him." "I do-well, I used to." It made me feel sad just to say the words. Rebecca gave me a long look. "But you're not going to talk to him until hell freezes over?" I straightened another magazine. "Well, anything is possible. After all, Colton is in the same business as the devil, so he probably has some pull down there. Hell might be cooling as we speak.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of the Summer House by Janette Rallison, 2015
A character hides true feelings about a friend, using sarcasm to mask vulnerability, while anticipating an impossible reunion.
In simple terms: Hiding feelings behind jokes; impossible reunion.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge emotions directly.
Themes
relationships
vulnerability
hope
friendship
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
conversational
dramatic
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- conflict with afriend
- reconciling after a breakup
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑deception
anticipation
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you avoiding saying?
- How could honesty change the dynamic?
A Different Perspective
May lead to missed opportunities if feelings remain unspoken.
