Hopper nods and chews the inside of his cheek before he says, "You know anyone else who might be able to take one of 'em? Bev and I could probably take the other. That way... I dunno, you'd be able to see 'em if you wanted."

Two dogs probably isn't any more work than one is. Besides, when he has to work overnight, he hates leaving Beverly alone in the apartment. She's old enough now that it's fine, legally speaking, but it still makes him uncomfortable. Having a couple of dogs might help.

"Or just... tell me to shut the hell up," he says, then exhales heavily. "I don't know what to say. I'm just talking."