Hank and the cabal were completely deflated at that point.

With Charlie having controlled their wealth, reputation, and their goddamn phallus, they would lose all three if they so much as slipped up.

At this point, what good was stubborn resistance?

Since their hedonistic pursuits were now denied, they could redirect their enthusiasm to more mundane pursuits. If they had excess energy, they could invest or manage their business, perhaps rising to the next level.

It was far better than screwi