"Yeah, I figured," Cal says. "But I'm afraid the security escort is non-negotiable."

Cal is, for the time being, the most important member of the family. Peter has responded accordingly in terms of security, and after the way he helped Cal secure control within the household, Cal is in no position to argue even if he were inclined to.

(Though he was at least able to convince Peter to keep it discreet for Stane's funeral.)