Hodge Baker

Hodge Baker is a love interest in the book On Thin Ice.

About Hodge

Hodge is a good-looking man in his thirties with a velvety and melodic voice. An ardent businessman, owner of a night club called Sirius - one of the most elite clubs of the city. He comes from a rich and powerful family. He and his brother Brian always had everything they needed or wanted. Despite their parents having an arranged marriage and cheating on each other, they did everything to hide it from them. They invested in the upbringing of their sons and loved and cared a lot for them.

But five years before the book's story began, a tragedy with the Baker family shook the brothers' lives. Their parents were killed by enemies on the return of one of their many banquets. The family fortune went to Hodge, the older brother, and he started to expand it. Brian gave up his shares on the family's legacy, including Sirius club.

In Season 1, Episode 7 you find out that Hodge had a big fight with his father the night he died. Hodge didn’t want to take on the responsibility of the business his father built, same as Brian. Their father declared that he has no worthy heirs, and in the heat of emotions they said hateful things to each other. After the fight, Hodge wanted to leave the city, and almost succeeded, but then he got the call informing him of his parents' death. He blamed himself for it because he believed that maybe things would have been different if he hadn't left that day. So, the only thing he could do was honor his father’s wish: to take the lead in the family business.

In Season 1, Episode 8 you can learn the real reason behind the brother’s fight. According to Hodge, after their parents died, he and Brian were utterly depressed. Hodge tried to pull himself together, but Brian couldn’t control himself and got drunk for a whole month, breaking things, and begging for his parents back. Hodge tried to help him, but Brian ignored all his brother’s attempts.

Brian rejected any kind of role on the family’s business. And even though he knew Hodge hated it too, he tried to shift all the responsibility to the older brother, but Hodge managed to persuade him to do business together. After a while, Brian had a major depressive episode again and started using illegal substances. That was the last straw for Hodge, who let his younger brother go. Brian didn't want to see him anymore and blamed Hodge for what had happened to him. Even with their relationship strained, Hodge continued to do his best to help Brian - he did it from the sidelines, so his brother wouldn't know of his involvement.

During the story, Hodge asks Catherine (main character) to help to rebuild his relationship with Brian. He tells her that his brother is the only loved one left in his life. It depends on the player's choices whether she will help or not to improve their relationship.

Personality

He is confident and a very reserved person. Before his parents died, Hodge was considered a good man. But now he tries his best to suppress it. His line of work demands that he has a cold mind.

According to his brother, Hodge became cruel, pessimistic, and selfish. At first, Catherine (MC) smells danger and power in him. Harry, Liz’s father, says that Hodge has serious skeletons in the closet and can’t handle them on his own, which is why he is been alone for so long and won’t let anyone near him.

Dominic says Mr. Baker values his subordinates very much and tries to create the most comfortable conditions for them, but that he never allowed himself to get close to people. Dom also says that he will glad catch a bullet for him. "His crew is his family. And we got each other's backs." (Dominic to MC - Diamond scene - S2, Ep. 1)

As the story progresses, Hodge starts to trust and open up to MC, but he is afraid of hurting her. If they have a close relationship, you see a sensitive side of him. In Season 2, Episode 10, Hodge confesses to MC that since he was a child he was doomed to live the life he has now, and that he is persecuted by the feeling of guilt for being responsible for the suffering of too many people.

Relationships

Catherine Hill (MC): They meet for the first time at the hotel when she bumps into him on her way out. Later, she finds out Hodge is Brian's brother. He soon shows interest in MC, but it depends on the player's choices whether that feeling will be reciprocated or not.
Brian Baker: Brother. They have a cold relationship. Brian doesn't agree with the way Hodge decided to expand the family's business. It may be possible for the MC to help restore the brother’s relationship.
Liz Taylor: Old friends. Liz says Hodge is dear to her like Brian. She knows them since before they had their falling out, and doesn’t judge any of them. They became like brothers to her.
Dominic Warren: He works for Hodge. Their relationship has been strained since Hodge caught Dom persistently flirting with a drunk Liz. Now he tries to win back his boss's respect.
Leon McGrath: They studied together at university and since then Leon has been trying to do business with him.
Cassandra Osborne: Leon’s faithful assistant and Hodge's ex-girlfriend. The two had a relationship during university. Cassandra appears to still have feelings for Hodge, but he claims he doesn't want to know anything about her.
Charlie: He is Hodge's right hand, loyal assistant, and good friend. He's been working for Hodge for four years, but they've known each other much longer because Charlie worked for his father. In the last episodes of Season 2 you discover an unpleasant secret about this character.
Sirius: A magnificent pet owl. She and Hodge’s club are named after the brightest star.
Pierce: Business partners. A long time ago, he helped Hodge's father to establish the night club Sirius. And now, Pierce is keeping on eye on Hodge's work. (Note: This is a character from the book Rage of the Titans. He makes a cameo appearance on OTI in Season 2, Episode 2.)

Quotes

"I think I’ve already seen you somewhere…" (S1, Ep. 3)
"Brian is the only loved one left in my life. I have no one but him." (S1, Ep. 4)
"My methods may not be legal, but they are fair." (S1, Ep. 5)
"I’m here. You’re not alone. I won’t leave you." (Diamond scene – S1, Ep. 5)
"I won’t let anyone hurt you." (Diamond scene – S1, Ep. 5)
"You’re with me now; you’re safe." (Diamond scene – S1, Ep. 5)
"I think it’s time to stop running, Miss Hill." (S1, Ep. 7)
"There’s always more to a person than meets the eye, and not everyone gets to see the person for who he really is." (S1, Ep. 7)
"All our actions have consequences, but we must keep fighting. Otherwise… We have no reason to live." (S1, Ep. 7)
"I’ll kill everyone who dares to touch you. But please keep breathing. I need you. Please." (S1, Ep. 9)
"The only thing I’m really afraid of… is hurting you." (Diamond scene – S1, Ep. 10)
"You can't even imagine how much I want to be with you. I want to protect you. But at the same time... I want to protect you from me, too." (Diamond scene – S2, Ep. 1)
"Why did you enter the cage?" (Diamond scene – S2, Ep. 3)
"You were able to melt something that has been frozen for so long. You did the impossible, and I still can't believe that... Someone did it." (Diamond scene – S2, Ep. 5)
"If we continue, then I don't think I'll be able to let you go..." (Diamond scene – S2, Ep. 7)
"I want to feel you. I want you to belong only to me. And you will. This isn't a request." (Diamond scene – S2, Ep. 7)
"For a long time, I wondered how someone this young could awaken the feelings I've bottled inside for so long. (...) I'm trying to understand what I did to deserve to feel again." (Diamond scene – S2, Ep. 9)
"You and Brian are what keep me on track. You two give me the strength to keep on fighting." (Diamond scene – S2, Ep. 9)
"No matter what happens, I'll be there. Maybe not in person, but I'll be there." (S3, Ep. 1)
"All I need is you..." (S3, Ep. 2)
"This young girl is the woman I love - who has always been there, even in the darkest moments of my life." (S3, Ep. 3)

Trivia

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn ♑
Height: 6'1" (186cm)
Do's: Playing the piano, keeping everything under control, resourcefulness.
Don'ts: Competitors, racing, living in the past.
Interesting fact:^[1] Hodge was a strict, focused, and closed-off teenager, who greatly admired his father. He learned not to show his emotions, sympathize, or become attached to people, as his father criticized such sentiments. His university years led young Hodge to a fateful discovery: free from his father's oppressive presence, he revealed his true self and realized he had been a puppet in the hands of a loved one throughout his youth.
He doesn’t like coffee for lunch.
He can read Shakespeare for hours.
In the diamond scene of Season 3, Episode 2, you find out that his favorite milkshake flavor is vanilla - same as MC's.
About why he decides to make a tattoo of two identical snakes: "I hoped that someday I'd meet a snake as elegant as me. So that she can accept me for who I am." (Diamond scene – S3, Ep. 4)

Romance path

Season 1

Ep 1:
- Tell me more about your brother. (This will be useful to you in the future.)

Ep 3:
- What do you do? (Hodge is pleased with your interest.) /OR/ Why are you so attentive? (Hodge is becoming interested in you.) (Brian will be upset.)
- Same here. (Your relationship with Brian deteriorated.) (You’ve greatly improved your relationship with Hodge.) /OR/ Good luck. (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)
- Here’s a thought. (💎20) (You made a step towards reconciling the brothers.) (+1 Authority🥇)

Ep 4:
- No. (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)
- If you chose "Here’s a thought." in Ep. 3, you get Prompt: Your relationship with Hodge improved. (+1 Authority🥇) and Prompt: Your actions in the past have improved the relationship between brothers.

Ep 5:
- Hodge. (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)
- I’d like to try. (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)
- Your mood. (You’ve got Hodge’s interest.)
- (Let him hug you.) (💎18) (Your relationship with Hodge improved.) (CG Image of MC and Hodge)

Ep 6:
- But I found the strength to resist (28 Light 😇 required.) (+1 Authority🥇) (You took a step forward to getting better.) [Note: You will get a positive prompt from him and an authority point in the next episode for this choice. But this is not essential to your romance with Hodge. You can be on any path.]

Ep 7:
- You seem different today. (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)
- Something seems off… (Hodge appreciates your constructive criticism.)
- Can I? (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)
- If you chose "But I found the strength to resist" in Ep. 6, you get Prompt: Hodge admires you. (+1 Authority🥇)
- Why are they taking so much time with me? (💎11) (Hodge noticed your attention to detail.) (+1 Authority🥇)
- You will get a free CG Image of Hodge and Sirius.
- You helped me. (Hodge truly wants to help you.)

Ep 8:
- Yes, I’d like that! (Your relationship with Hodge improved.) (The brothers' relationship improved.) (You found out the real reason behind the fight.) [Note: If you are on Path of Low Authority🥇 you will need to pay (💎21) for this choice.]
- If you have a close enough relationship with Hodge, you will get the option to choose a nice dress for free: Mr. Baker's Choice.

Ep 10:
- Why are you so worried? (+1 Light 😇) (+1 Darkness 😈) (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)
- If you have a close relationship with Hodge, Prompt: You have a close relationship with Hodge! And you get the following choice:
- Come closer to me. (💎28) (Your relationship with Hodge improved.) [Note: He will give you a pendant.]

Season 2

Ep 1:
- (I'll use my wiles to distract him.) (💎27) (+1 Light 😇) (+1 Darkness 😈) (Your relationship with Hodge improved significantly.)

Ep 2:
- Is there anything you want to tell me? (+1 Light 😇) (+1 Darkness 😈) (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)

Ep 3:
- Do we have a problem? (+1 Light 😇) (+1 Darkness 😈) (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)
- (Kiss Hodge.) (💎30) (+1 Light 😇) (+1 Darkness 😈) (Your relationship with Hodge improved significantly.)
- He didn't want me to worry... (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)

Ep 4:
- If you have a close relationship with Hodge you get a free CG image of MC with him in his apartment.

Ep 5:
- Hodge stopped me (💎28) (Your relationship with Hodge improved significantly.) (Note: Kiss scene.)

Ep 7:
- Support him. (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)
- (Go after him.) (💎104) (Your relationship with Hodge is growing stronger.) (CG image) (Note: Sex Scene.)

Ep 8:
- I had a similar situation with my family… (Hodge is grateful for your support.)
- (Support Hodge.) (Your relationship with Hodge improved.)

Ep 9:
- (Approach him.) (💎29) (Your relationship with Hodge improved significantly.)

Ep 10:
- (Support my loved one.) (💎32) (Your relationship with Hodge improved significantly.) (+1 Authority 🥇)

Season 3

Ep 2:
- "Hodge needs a right-hand..." (Your relationship with Hodge improved.) /OR/ "Perfect duo." (Your relationship with Hodge improved.) (Your relationship with Dominic improved.)
- Then I'm choosing the place! (💎44) (Your relationship with Hodge improved significantly.) (CG Unlocked)

Ep 3:
- If you have the closest relationship with Hodge he will give you a ring for your birthday.

Ep 4:
- I want this too. (💎49) (Your relationship with Hodge improved.) (Note: Sex Scene.)

Ep 8:
- (To keep reminiscing.) (💎75) (Your relationship with Hodge improved.) (CG Unlocked) (Note: Sex Scene.)

Ep 10:
- I'm ready. (Note: You decide to continue the relationship.)
- A new look (💎23) (Your relationship with Hodge improved.) /OR/ A unique look (💎28) (Your relationship with Hodge improved significantly.)
- Okay. (💎50)

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