`` this really is great , by the way , '' he said , serious now . i did n't know where to reach you . charles tightly gripped his sword as they did so . `` that means there should n't be a storm . '' chase walker had invited me to a party ! she turned and flung herself into the cutting and fell on top of the load of an open truck . and that was as far as she was able to get . he pressed every brick on the fireplace , but nothing happened . 