plus , i need to focus on what i really want out of this dinner . `` right now he 's in his car , driving to an urgent meeting , one that suddenly materialized ten minutes ago . the side of his face lit on fire when his skull bounced off the tile . emma could n't help but explode with laughter . `` how 'd he get on the force to begin with ? '' there were plenty of smiles and hellos . `` the house is coming along great . '' 