it was his house , his bloody laundry room , and he was at a complete loss as to what to do next . she did lift her gaze then , and , boy , she should n't have . i am stronger , faster than you , and far more ... talented . `` no problem , '' she replies , tightening the elastic around her side braid as we hike up the dirt driveway toward the house . they both knew that as a cop , he could handle people and situations as well as she could . 