they allow me the luxury of a few books . `` friends , '' chase answered , shaking her hand . fred parks his car , a sensible ford explorer , in the driveway and hurries up the steps , already calling his wife 's name . three on the street , one in a car . looks like you need to spend more time lifting swords and less time studying books . i wanted the things i , d left in the house . jack stepped away from me like he had n't realized what he 'd done . 