street officers reported that every time someone 's hand went into their pockets like that , they still felt the thump of fear . she jumped and gave a startled gasp as my hand touched the back of her neck . after so many years away from it , he 'd come to love the battle again . i do n't think that happens without her help . '' `` you said you did n't like her . give it a couple of weeks and then you can come home . '' and the rest went into the staircase . 