Drastic Ending
The finality of the statement and the bluntness of it seemed so drastic and out of nowhere. Laura had no idea that Jack was feeling that way. She realized how terrible their communication was if she was oblivious to problems that existed between them.
Cloud Nine
Before she got home, Laura was in a great mood due to the amazing news she had just gotten. Laura was on cloud nine, simply ecstatic with her recent discovery. Unfortunately, her mood dissipated right as she pulled into their driveway.