So this was the sort of job that Eliot could absolutely use the team on -- but that would require far more explanations than he was willing to give right now. There was one thing he knew he'd need a hand on, though.

"Hardison. I'm goin' outta town for a couple days. I need you and Parker to look in on Val. Feed her, take her for walks. Do not spoil her. I swear, she weighs more'n a pound more when I get home than she does now, I'm going to break all your fingers.

"And make sure the kitchen staff doesn't burn Luke's down, okay? I'll see you, I dunno, Friday."