You came back fighting and furious at me. You told me you'd been looking for mermaids, and I interrupted you. {...} I said that next time, you had to take me with you.Was there a next time?Well, you tell me, you don't need water to feel like you're drowning, do you?
In this excerpt from "Nineteen Minutes" by Jodi Picoult, a conversation reveals emotional turmoil and unresolved feelings between two characters. One person expresses frustration and the desire for shared adventures, specifically mentioning a quest for mermaids, while the conversation takes an unexpected turn due to interruptions. This signifies a deeper tension in their relationship, reflecting both longing and disappointment.
The line, "you don't need water to feel like you're drowning," suggests that emotional suffocation can occur in various situations, not just literal ones. It emphasizes the weight of feelings and experiences that can overwhelm individuals, hinting at the complexities of their connection and the challenges they face in communicating and understanding each other.
