Because no one says no to Henry Bolingbroke

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Only the strength of his father's friendship with Bolingbroke has him here -- that and Kate's insistence that he must occasionally act like he is part of a company, with responsibilities to allegiances greater than his own. This is why he is glumly walking up this long driveway with a bottle of good scotch under his arm, though he neither cares much for whiskey nor for the man in whom most of it will inevitably end up.

"I have far better things I could be doing with myself tonight," he mutters, when there is still time to make a phone call and go home to those pastimes, like building a model airplane or butchering some karaoke or, God save them all, babysitting.

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Kate leans her head on Harry's shoulder and gives Hal a smile.

"Hello, Hal. What's trending in the Twittersphere?"

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He wrinkles his nose. "Nothing so interesting as all this. You know, I had a dog, once upon a time. Name of Francis. Wonderful mutt, very good for building character." He winks at Harry. "I think you should get a dog. And have babies. All of it's a wonderful thing."

Harry looks to his wife. "What do you say, my love? The boss's son recommends it."

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"Hal, you know how I value your opinion, but I suggest you change some diapers before you go recommending to other people's wives that they have more babies."