Without another word, Oscar dropped to his knees in front of Charlie and said, his voice shuddering and pious, “Master Wade, please forgive me for anything I’ve done wrong. Please pinpoint my mistakes and I’ll correct them immediately!”

Charlie nodded. He looked down at him, pointed to the bewildered Jeffrey, and asked, “That guy over there claimed that you’re his father’s best buddy, is it true?”

Oscar glanced at Jeffrey and quickly said, “His father and I are from the same hometown. We can b