George had a small stroke and was in the hospital with his two sons, where he was weak but conscious. They had repeatedly assured him that they were prosperous businessmen who did not need his meager wealth. It was after dark when he overheard a whispered conversation in the hospital wing that made him doubt everything. While he slept, his sons discussed his estate with a tone tinged with greed and deceit.
The Patient Hears His Sons Dividing The Inheritance And Realizes They Have Lied To Him For Years
They Didn’t Know
Neither George nor his sons Eric nor Giovanni knew that their dad had overheard them discussing his inheritance. They thought they could keep up the pretense that they were worried and concerned about him even though they knew the truth. Meanwhile, their father had joined forces with the cop who had saved his life a few days earlier, and neither of them knew about it. This was done to serve as a lesson for his sons.
They Didn’t Know
A Revelation
However, the man was rocked to his core by what the police officer had learned about the boys. Also, George had no idea his boys were capable of such an act, and his intention to teach them a lesson quickly morphed into a desire for vengeance. He realized that his years of pampering had turned his sons into monsters. The following day, the police officer was there ready to greet the boys when they arrived.
A Revelation
They’re Done
The officer had Eric and Giovanni in handcuffs before they had a chance to react. George was happy to provide the explanation they had been seeking. The boys were doomed the moment they heard their father say those words. Because of the old man’s knowledge, they were in serious trouble. But what was it that George Jr. Why did the elderly man need the assistance of a police officer, and what kind of revenge did he have in mind?
They’re Done
All Thanks To The Neighbor
One of George’s neighbors had been instrumental in getting him to the hospital. Innocently walking his dog past the old man’s house, he caught a glimpse of George through the window and wondered what had become of him. The neighbor rushed over to where an unconscious George was lying on the floor of his living room. When applied to a man of his age, this can only spell disaster.
All Thanks To The Neighbor
Instantly Called 911
He began tapping on the window in an attempt to awaken the elderly man. Once the neighbor saw that George was unresponsive, he knew he had to call for help. He needed to have trained personnel arrive as soon as possible. Both the police and an ambulance arrived, and both were prepared to force entry. However, they discovered to their surprise that the door was unlocked and they could simply walk in.
Instantly Called 911
Saving George
The police did not recognize this residence as a crime scene, so they rushed in with the sole intention of getting George to the waiting ambulance as soon as possible. While their quick thinking was ultimately crucial to George, they probably should have been more careful not to disturb anything in the house, as they would be returning there sooner than they had anticipated.
Saving George
Difficult Family Situation
One of the police officers, Marty, who helped transport George to the hospital, volunteered to contact George’s loved ones and let them know the news. However, he soon realized that the old man’s family situation was quite complicated, and his knowledge of it only made him feel sadder. George had no living parents; they had cast him out of the house when he was 18 and had no intention of taking him back.
Difficult Family Situation
The Daughter
George, however, decided to start a family of his own, marrying a woman named Nicole, and the two of them went on to have two sons and a daughter named Ginny. The daughter had left the country at the tender age of 16, and after two years the family had heard nothing from her. They had looked everywhere for her without success. They think she’s dead.
The Daughter
He Was Once A Businessman
George lost his daughter after they were married, but he became a very successful businessman in the time that followed. Through his stock market success, he amassed a respectable fortune. Unfortunately, money never seems to help anyone out, and that was his experience as well. More problems within the household would ultimately result from this.
He Was Once A Businessman
A Divorce
Nicole actually requested a divorce after the disappearance of his daughter. It was also around this time that George decided he would retire, so his wealth would have been at its peak. Nicole had obviously been waiting for this moment so that she could demand half of the money from her soon-to-be ex-husband. George’s good nature has taken yet another hit.
A Divorce
Leaving The 2 Sons
George’s only known surviving relatives are his two sons, Eric and Giovanni, both of whom have made names for themselves in the business world. Even though Marty had lost touch with his siblings years ago, he knew that they were still in touch with their father. Consequently, Officer Marty could only share the news of George’s hospitalization with these individuals. But he would have been better off if he hadn’t told anyone…
Leaving The 2 Sons
They’re Not Taken Aback
Marty was taken aback by his sons’ response. The news of their father’s death did not appear to shock them at all. The neighbor probably didn’t know why George was unconscious on the floor, but George and his son were pretty sure it had to do with George’s heart. It seemed like their dad had been having heart trouble for a while. At the time, the police probably took those statements at face value, but were the boys telling the truth?
They’re Not Taken Aback
Observing George
Both had informed Marty that they were en route to the hospital and expected to arrive in the late afternoon or early evening. And that was supposed to be the last time we heard from Officer Marty. He couldn’t stop remembering the old man and his peculiar family situation, with an emphasis on “supposed to be” as in the days that followed. He began monitoring his condition in the hospital as well.
Observing George
There Was No Improvement
George’s condition in the hospital had not improved significantly. When he was brought in, his medical records yielded no clues as to why he had suddenly collapsed on the floor. They were having trouble pinpointing a specific cause for his condition, so for the time being they were just focusing on keeping him stable. The doctors were almost successful, thank goodness.
There Was No Improvement
Supported By The Machines
For the time being, at least, George needed the machines to which he was connected in order to stay alive. It was hoped that this would be short-lived, but in times like these, you never know. It’s difficult to prevent a recurrence of an episode when its cause is unknown. When Eric and Giovanni got to the hospital, that was the sad news they heard, too.
Supported By The Machines
They Finally Arrived
Even the boys seemed a little taken aback by the news that their dad was still alive. Something like this could easily be fatal to him at his age. The doctor was unable to approve their request to see him immediately. The man’s condition remained grave, so he needed to be free of all stimulus. For the time being, he had to prioritize his own survival. The boys looked visibly frustrated by this, but they were ultimately forced to comply.
They Finally Arrived
A Good Rest
The evening progressed without too many hiccups. George felt better in the morning, but he was still too weak to speak. And that’s how things would stay for the next few days. His two sons would drop by every day, hoping for an opportunity to pick his brain. But each time they returned and saw that their father was still too weak to help, they stormed out again.
A Good Rest
Odd Behavior
The nurses caring for George began to wonder why the family wasn’t willing to spend a little more time with the patient. There was no telling if the man would recover enough to leave the hospital, but since they were already nearby, it made perfect sense to remain in the area. She once inquired as to the lads’ whereabouts, only to be told that it was “none of your business” when she inquired as to their plans.
Odd Behavior
Reporting It To The Police
By sheer coincidence, Officer Marty had been in touch with the same nurse at the hospital to learn about George’s progress. They were both aware that this was not a physical problem, but the nurse could only admire Marty’s continued concern for the elderly patient. Marty was also taken aback by the news of his sons’ behavior. But then he remembered the odd exchange he had with the boys when he broke the news to them that their father had been in an accident…
Reporting It To The Police
He Can’t Do Anything About It
There was something unsettling about the situation as a whole, but he had no compelling reason to look into it further. He had no business knowing anything about what was happening in that hospital. Only if George directly asked for his help would he consider getting involved. It just so happens that this was supposed to occur very soon…
He Can’t Do Anything About It
His Health Improved
After being hospitalized for 4 days, George began to regain enough strength to eat and drink on his own and carry on basic conversations. George was taken aback to see that Eric and Giovanni had arrived at the hospital earlier than usual, but the nurses hadn’t yet had a chance to tell them. He enjoyed their frequent visits and looked forward to catching up with them. Sadly, the old man’s joy would not last long.
His Health Improved
Pretending To Be Asleep
To pull one over on his sons, he pretended to be very sleepy and weak when they entered the room. Unfortunately, Eric and Giovanni’s plan backfired badly when they began talking to each other about how their father was still unresponsive. And it pained the old man deeply to hear his remaining loved ones speak so ill of him.
Pretending To Be Asleep
All About Inheritance
The boys complained that waiting for George to wake up was wasting their time. They just wanted to talk to him about how to divide up the inheritance so they could go home. They would have to wait around and drink for another day in this hellhole of a city. They shook their dad after they finished talking, but he didn’t seem to mind, so they left again until tomorrow.
All About Inheritance
He Was Hurt
George was devastated by the news and didn’t feel like interacting with anyone else. He simply needed some time to reflect in silence. But he had another visitor planned for that day, and he didn’t even know it. Officer Marty was informed by the nurse that George was awake again that morning, and without hesitation, he decided to visit George that afternoon.
He Was Hurt
Questions Unanswered
He had so many questions for the old man, but when he entered the hospital room half an hour later, he was taken aback to see the patient wiping away tears. Fortunately, George’s condition had improved to the point where he could recall the events of that day. Evidently, he was most overjoyed to have found someone who showed interest in what he had to say.
Questions Unanswered
A Devastating Situation
When Marty learned that the old man’s sons didn’t give a damn about his health, he felt terrible for him. Especially considering how well-versed he already was in the complicated backstory of the elderly man’s family. When they described George passing out on the floor, Marty began to make connections in his mind. Since George apparently had no clue as to his current predicament…
A Devastating Situation
The Cause
George denied the claims made by Eric and Giovanni to Police Officer Marty about their father’s history of heart problems. He was in excellent health and had never experienced anything like it. Also, the doctors still hadn’t discovered what brought on the sudden collapse. Marty was baffled as to why his friends would have lied to him about something so important.
The Cause
Something’s Not Adding Up
George also expressed his astonishment to Marty at the speed with which his son had arrived at the hospital to be with him. They were unable to simply drive over because they both had homes on the opposite side of the county. The flight took at least six hours, but they arrived at the hospital just three hours after making the call. George had no idea that they had already arrived in the area. Which was to be expected, given the limited interaction between the grandfather and his offspring.
Something’s Not Adding Up
A Strange Timing
After talking to George for half an hour, Marty began to believe that there was something strange about the situation and that Eric and Giovanni may have been involved. At the very least, he wanted an explanation for why they had lied to him. However, it’s unlikely that you’ll get many answers from simply asking them.
A Strange Timing
A Lesson They’ll Never Forget
From what he was hearing, it was clear that these young men thought highly of themselves and felt they were entitled to a lot. There was no chance of getting them to talk to him again unless he used some kind of pressure. Or by deceiving them. And George could be useful to Marty in this regard. He approached the elderly man and politely requested his assistance in correcting the boys’ behavior. And right off the bat, George was keen.
A Lesson They’ll Never Forget
The Truth
He did not have any ill will toward his sons, but he did think it would be wise to give them a good fright so they would realize how disrespectful they were being. Perhaps they would take this as a lesson and pay more frequent visits to their grandfather. Even though Marty knew it was highly improbable, he still pretended to be optimistic along with George. He knew that the old man would never work with him again if he told him what he really thought of the boys.
The Truth
A Plan
Marty understood that he had to learn more about these two young men before he could trust them. He didn’t know exactly where they were staying, and neither did George. His sons had only spoken to him in hushed tones about their possible inheritance. That afternoon, Marty called George to let him know he’d be back, and he asked George to call his sons to come to see him. He made it seem like a straightforward strategy.
A Plan
They’ll Be Arrested
His plan, as he explained it to George, was to be present when the boys arrived and inform them that they were under arrest. However, they would only be kidding and using it as a teaching tool for the boys. George was enthusiastically on board with the idea. But he had no idea that Marty was just trying to hide his true motives behind this. If his suspicions about these young men were correct, he would likely have to make real arrests of them.
They’ll Be Arrested
Interesting Things Will Come Out
Marty reported his actions to his superiors at the station. His superior was enthusiastic about his plan to make a case out of George’s predicament. Something odd was happening, he thought, and it needed to be looked into. This clearance also allowed Marty to use the police records for his brand-new investigation. There was a wealth of information about Eric and Giovanni that he could glean from this…
Interesting Things Will Come Out
They Were Lying
Both George and Jack’s sons were successful businessmen, so their father was surprised when they brought up his inheritance and estate. They were obviously far more financially secure than he was and could do without his assistance. Marty, however, quickly learned that the boys were not nearly as well off as they had led their father to believe.
They Were Lying
Wasted Fortune
You could call them businessmen, though “successful” would be more accurate. George had given them both a healthy sum of money with which to launch their businesses. However, it appeared that most of the money had been spent on partying and women of the night, despite their claims that it was being invested wisely. The focus shifted entirely to having a fun and carefree time…
Wasted Fortune
Allowance
They wasted what little capital they had on endeavors that ultimately failed. Marty had no idea how they were able to make ends meet since it appeared that they had both lost their jobs. It only took a quick phone call to George for Marty to learn that George was still providing for his sons with a monthly “allowance” equal to roughly twice the federal minimum wage. To keep in touch with his sons, he had apparently been doing this.
Allowance
Took Advantage Of Their Father
Another instance of the two scumbags using their father’s poverty to their advantage. Marty’s anger grew in proportion to how much he discovered about them. And by that time, he still didn’t know the worst of what those young men were planning. It wasn’t long before he found out, though. However, he couldn’t find them until he learned their city’s location. Because his strategy for uncovering the truth had shifted
Took Advantage Of Their Father
A House For Rent
It didn’t take long for George to figure out that Eric and Giovanni had shared an Airbnb. The place was a spacious, modern mansion just a fifteen-minute stroll from the city center, where the boys reportedly spend most of their time. George discovered, with the help of their bank, that they were routinely spending money there every day at around 16: 00. It was time, George decided, to take a chance…
A House For Rent