The narrative revolves around a young man in Salmon Creek who is on a quest to find something crucial for his sister. His intentions were not malicious, as he never meant to harm any of the girls he interacted with, including the narrator, whom he ultimately caught. The complexity of his motivations is revealed, highlighting a deep sense of regret in the narrator for not understanding his struggles at the time they interacted.

In reflection, the narrator expresses a desire for closure, lamenting that her last interaction with him didn't include the words she wished she could have shared. His parting words to her were reassuring, yet she longs to change the past, wishing she could have offered him the understanding and empathy he needed before their fateful separation.