Gemotions

The first thing Julian did was to unplug the landline. "Honestly, Dad," he said to his father, who was attempting to make a call. "No one uses those anymore." He’d brought his laptop, of course.

He quickly took over the television remote and began to change the channel. He'd decided they could improve on what they'd been doing. He started to suggest ways they could improve their lives, improve their diet, improve their finances.

Later, he was on his computer, researching investment opportunities. He was, after all, the family's financial advisor now.

He spent hours on the phone, dealing with various businesses. The house was now his office, his domain. He even had his parents on a rigorous exercise program.