Alice laughed. "I did try, at the party. He's too much like you, he just takes my nonsense in stride," she complained jokingly. They both knew Alice adored their son. Even if she did feel the need to regularly tease him.
"Ohh, the night staff. They probably don't get nearly excitement," she answered, grinning. "But the important question is - will you be able to look Doyle in the eye again tomorow?