Nick shook his head and found to his surprise that he did have tears left after all. He wasn't surprised by a talking cat. The world was crumbling around him and anything could happen.
Nick was initially resistant to showing emotion but realized he still had tears left, indicating his deep feelings. The scene highlights his internal struggles amidst chaos, as he confronts overwhelming circumstances. Nick shook his head and found to his surprise that he did have tears left after all.
The unpredictable world around him adds to the tension, making anything seem possible, including extraordinary events like a talking cat. This moment captures both the fragility of Nick's emotions and the surreal nature of the environment he faces. He wasn't surprised by a talking cat. The world was crumbling around him and anything could happen.