all of which was good , because this guy 's attitude was going to be crucial . i flipped the leaf over on his chest . stronger words reached him , a tone of command , the speaker unknown . i could never think of you as some generic female were , if that 's what you 're saying . '' she asked , turning to look him in the eyes . he ran a background check on both of them . no sooner had her mother said the words than her father walked into the room . 