Quote by Rachel Cohn

Nick stands up and offers his hand to me. I have no idea what he wants, but what the hell, I take his hand anyway, and he pulls me up on my feet then presses against me for a slow dance and it's like we're in a dream where he's Christopher Plummer and I'm Julie Andrews and we're dancing on the marble floor of an Austrian terrace garden. Somehow my head presses Nick's t-shirt and in this moment I am forgetting about time and Tal because maybe my life isn't over. Maybe it's only beginning.

Nick stands up and offers his hand to me. I have no idea wha

Summary

In this quote, the protagonist is initially unsure of Nick's intentions when he extends his hand. However, despite the uncertainty, she decides to take the risk and accepts the gesture. This spontaneous act leads them to a slow dance that transcends reality, giving the protagonist a momentary escape from her problems. The reference to characters from "The Sound of Music" suggests a sense of liberation and possibility. Through this experience, she realizes that her life may not be as hopeless as she initially believed, and there might be a chance for new beginnings.

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By Rachel Cohn

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