Briefly

I think the Houdini may be interpreting instructions a bit too literally. Considering his history of wandering off on solo adventures periodically, I usually tell him when prepping to leave for Bospital (amongst other things) to 'stick around here.' And usually this is in the bedroom.

The past couple of work days Herself tells me He stays there all day until shortly before I am due home or he hears the car...

As in: Boss told me to stick around here.