Janet confesses to Donna that she no longer feels 'schluballybub' for her fiancé Jonny, describing a cold and empty feeling instead of love. Donna attempts to lighten the mood with her trademark cynicism and humor while Janet grapples with the terrifying realization of her commitment.
DONNA: You don't just fall out of love. It's not like falling out of... Belgium.
JANET: Donna, I already did.
DONNA: When did it happen?
JANET: I don't know. Look, you know when you watch them and they don't know you're doing it?
DONNA: Yes, Gaz is usually peeling himself.
JANET: Well when you do that right, and you feel warm. No... what's the word... I know schluballybub.
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