but she did n't want to ask because he 'd probably just run . you cant get rid of us . is it something you really want to do ? she chose it to be her career and college major , and gained some fame as her career blossomed . a church was the one place where he would not follow his king . `` you may have been gone a long time , but the rules around here have n't changed , '' beth said , waving her finger at him from the kitchen sink . 