Outran is the correct anwser
The past perfect refers to a time earlier than before now. It is used to make it clear that one event happened before another in the past. It does not matter which event is mentioned first - the tense makes it clear which one happened first.
The metaphor in the passage is line 2
Hello!
I believe the correct answer is because it would have been way different with T. Ray, because he would've looked for Lily, so it wouldn't be the same.
I hope this is correct and you find it helpful! :)
