Bernie Wilkins

Bernie Wilkins is a Social Service worker and later the adopted father of Andi and Bruce.

Synopsis
Knowing Andi and Bruce for 3 years, Bernie had them placed with Carl and Lois Scudder 2 months prior and was called to spring the two out when they conned a pawn shop owner and was disappointed in their actions and warns them that more bad actions could lead them to being seperated. Later on, he gives them good news about the best foster parents, but to his bewildermeant, they declined. After the two were arrested for harbouring stray dogs, Bernie reluctantl seperates them and later investigates the hotel himself, finding the guestbook, with dogs' names and discovers Harley. He tries to call him over, but Harley leads him into a room with a small play which Harley howls at. Later when the dogs are freed and returned to the hotel, Bernie explained to the public, police and media that Andi, Bruce, Dave and Heather created a family, a hotel for dogs. After the speech and the public looking around the hotel, Bernie unintentionally interrupts Andi and Dave's kiss so he and Carol can talk to her and Bruce, explaining that they are adopting them.

Trivia

 * Bernie is played by Don Cheadle
 * Bernie has been with Social Services for 15 years
 * Bernie has known Andi and Bruce for 3 years
 * Bernie was taught to nod and go "Mmm-hmm" by his wife, Carol