Henry Collins and Edward "Eddie" Horniman in “All Eventualities”

Eddie, glad you made it.

Henry. [shakes hands]

[referring to Jack sitting at bar with Susie] Look at him. Magnificent specimen.

Depends how you define specimen. If you’re looking for a dog with six dicks, he’s your specimen.

Well, there is some truth in that. You know, Jack’s biggest problem is Jack. I worked with a lot of boys over the years, six of ’em champions. Difference is, every one of ’em, 100% commitment.

Mm. He’s 100% committed to the lifestyle. The question is, does he have his family’s ambition?

[gestures] I got us a nice table. [leads Eddie to table] I’m curious, Eddie. How did you get ringside with Susie Glass?

I was a captain in the Queen’s Dragoon Guards. My father died, I came back, and I inherited some of his... business interests.

Oh yeah? [pulls down shirt collar to reveal tattoo] Two Para.

How many tours?

Three tours of Sangin. War recalibrates a man’s philosophies, his priorities.

Indeed. [servers hands drinks] Thanks.

Slainte.

Cheers.

You and Susie straighten out that business matter?

Ah, it was a minor domestic issue. Hopefully, nothing that can’t be ironed out.

You worked with Chucky before?

I never mentioned Chucky.

Well, he wouldn’t be my first choice, if you know what I mean. He wouldn’t be my second choice either.

Do you know anyone more appropriate?

I know a lot of people, Eddie.