Grandpa Augustine said, "Talk is cheap, mate. You gotta show us the goods."
Justin replied, "Well, you could ask Ms. Stewart if she remembers a bloke named Justin. If she does, that's peachy. If not, just remind her that I used to be her shrink."
Watching the way this guy carried himself, he didn't seem like a con artist. Grandpa Augustine pondered for a moment, "Please wait a moment."
Grandpa Augustine rushed to Cornelia's room upstairs. Not long after, he hurried back to the living room, followed by Abigail and Zack. They eyed Justin intensely, hoping to read him like a book.
Grandpa Augustine said, "Dr. Terrel, Cornelia wants to see you upstairs."
Justin asked, "Does Ms. Stewart remember me?"
Grandpa Augustine answered, "Did you help her with some mental issues? Why did she ask for you the moment I mentioned your name?"
Justin replied, "I can't say. Gotta respect patient confidentiality."
Grandpa Augustine commanded, "Then get going. And remember to spill the beans when you come back."
Justin asked, "Aren't you coming?"
Grandpa Augustine replied, "She only wants to see you." Cornelia not only kicked him out but also Zack and Abigail. She didn't even let them eavesdrop.
Justin said, "Alright, I'm heading up."
Grandpa Augustine reminded, "Remember to share what you guys talked about."
Justin replied, "If Ms. Stewart wanted to keep our conversation under wraps, she wouldn't have asked you to stay away. So…"
Grandpa Augustine waved his hand impatiently, "Alright, I get it. Just go. If you can crack Nelly's case, I'll give you an extra 100 grand."
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