Julien flinched and promptly threw his hands up. "No, no, no… please don't say that, Mr. Wade! That's not what I mean—as a son, it's only right that I hope my father lives long and prospers. Why wouldn't I want him to?"

Charlie pointed out, "Then why'd you say that I've screwed you over repeatedly?"

"Oh. I, uh…" Julien wasn't sure how to respond to that, and he groaned unhappily, "I was not being mindful with words. I take that back…"

Charlie nodded. "Then, I'll give you another chance."

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