Suddenly Sick

Jason watched the change of expression on his uncle's face. What could be the new thing they wanted to spring on him now, he thought?

"Uhm, Jason, thank you for seeing us," Luke North said, clearing his throat slightly before continuing.

"We are actually here for a very simple reason, which we believe is important in the organization," Luke said.

Jason raised his brows at them in question, wondering what they meant by the statement.

"We know that as your father's brother, we do not really have much authority over anything now that you are the chairman officially," Terry North stated, adding, "and seeing as the life of our brother, your father, is hanging on the balance and it's only a matter of time before he passes on,"

"Where exactly are you going with all this, uncle?" Jason asked, his face expressionless at the mention of his father's imminent death.

"Uhm, Jason, we just want to know how long we have left; you know, after all we did and put you through, we know you might not want