I can hear them on the floor below. They will find me in miuntes, or seconds. I scrawl the words on a dirty shred of newsprint. They are nearly illegible, but if he finds them, he will understand:'Not fast enough. Love you love Jamie. Don't go home'Not only do I break their hearts, I steal their refuge, too. I picture our little canyon abandoned, as it must be forever now. Or if not abandoned, a tomb.
The narrator is in a desperate situation, aware that they are being pursued and may be discovered at any moment. In a frantic attempt to convey their feelings and thoughts before it's too late, they hastily write a message on a piece of dirty newsprint. The handwritten words express a sense of urgency and love, indicating that the narrator is writing to someone named Jamie, pleading with them not to return home, thus showing the depth of their emotions amidst danger.
This turmoil not only speaks to the narrator's love but also represents a loss of safety and sanctuary. The imagery of the canyon, once a place of refuge, transforms into a haunting memory or a grave, illustrating how the events have turned their world into a place of despair. The juxtaposition of love and loss underscores the emotional weight of the situation, where the narrator feels they are both breaking hearts and losing a sanctuary forever.
