cop or not , there were n't many of his species who 'd show that kind of allegiance to someone they hardly knew . i was going to have to swing by my place later and get my boots . `` had to send 'em down the road to the motel . '' it just looked like an old bruise . he had a pretty good idea what she would choose . finally , he finished the board , exhausted . `` i 'm seeing someone , '' i said , my voice low so it would n't shake . 