It's official," Sam said as we walked out. "We're screwed. The universe is conspiring to destroy us.""If it was, I think it could have managed that a few times by now.""Ah, but that's the trick. You cheat death, it keeps trying. Didn't you see that movie?""All of them, actually. Serena loved--" A brief pause. "She loved horror movies.""Did she? I'd have thought her more the romance type.
As Sam and the narrator exit, Sam bleakly announces that they are in a dire situation, suggesting that fate is against them. The narrator counters this pessimism, pointing out that despite numerous close calls, they have managed to survive. This exchange highlights the tension between their perspectives on life and danger.
Sam's reference to cheating death and the implications of a relentless universe evokes a familiar trope in horror films, which prompts a moment of nostalgia for the narrator. Mentioning Serena's affinity for horror movies contrasts with Sam's assumption about her preferences, illustrating how personal perceptions can differ even among close friends.
