seemingly satisfied , she climbed from the car . jagged stumps of what looked like trees came into view . `` lad , '' he said , `` might i point out that you have two choices right now ? he sat down , this time facing the two men , hoping that rowing in the other direction would be less tiring . `` i love that you 're still hard . `` because it is the last place where i can feel at home . '' shouldnt be too much farther now . 