hopeagainsthope Not really expect to describe Bob's family quarrel? Papa's to phone a geisha shiftily about wish, despite everything Wish desperately Remain stubbornly optimistic Be optimistic, regardless of the odds Be optimistic, no matter what Never give up Be optimistic despite the odds Be unrealistically optimistic Never say die *Wish desperately Pray for a miracle Unlikely Hollywood rift Have expectation sans foundation Keep your fingers crossed when Bob, for one, and a thespian go travelling