But I have already told the beginning, so right now it's the middle. And Zeb is in the middle of the story about Zeb. He is in the middle of his own story.I am not in this part of the story; it hasn't come to the part with me. But I'm waiting, far off in the future. I'm waiting for the story of Zeb to join up with mine. The story of Toby. The story I am in right now, with you.
The passage describes a narrative structure where the character Zeb is at the midpoint of his own story, while the speaker, Toby, is set apart from it, waiting for her narrative to intersect with Zeb's. This highlights a sense of anticipation and the complexity of intertwining timelines in storytelling, where different characters experience their own arcs before their paths converge.
Toby's acknowledgment of being "far off in the future" suggests that she recognizes her story is still unfolding. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of their narratives, hinting at a moment where their experiences will align. The excerpt reflects themes of patience and the unfolding nature of personal histories within the broader tapestry of the plot.