"John, I'm taking a paternity leave for two weeks," Ethan told his assistant on the phone. 

He heard John Garcia's awkward response, "Ah, boss. Your family owns the company, so you don't need to ask permission."

There was silence between them before Ethan said, "I know that, John. I am telling you so you can clear my schedule and do what you needed to do. As necessary, see me at home with important documents."

"In any case, Dad will stand in for me," Ethan added.&nbs