Imagine Ransom being miffed you came to see Harlan’s dogs, not him.
“Do I have to be wearing nothing but a collar to get your attention?”
“It’s a puppy playdate,” you answered, pointing to the calmly panting pooch at the other end of the leash.
“Why don’t we ever have any playdates?” he asked with a charming pout.
“You don’t have a dog.”
“I meant one-on-one.”
“I’m sure Harlan would appreciate his beloved grandson visiting him more often, yeah.”