The hard truth behind the scenes

Dave liked to drive himself, so as soon as they were in the car, he started the machine, the wheels gliding smoothly along the well-maintained road in upscale Manhattan. Henry was silently fiddling with his cell phone while Dave drove smoothly.

"Why don't you just accept my mom's proposal and come live at the Ellsworth mansion right away?" He started. "I mean, you're almost part of the family, it doesn't make sense that you're still living alone."

"Have ...