Roger slowed down his own drinking, but only just a bit. He could tell Michael was preparing to get completely pissed, and just in case, Roger intended to be sober enough to make sure he got along all right. Michael needed the alcohol a good deal more than Roger did at the moment.
Roger clucked his tongue slightly at the deprecating tone. "Come now, don't start treating yourself like a failing father before the little sprog's even out in the light. Tell me more about the bird then, Montgomery. She was a pretty one back in school. Still got it, has she? How do you feel about her anyway, hmm?"