defense from parents

"Where exactly is your damned son?" Billy asked, facing away from Thomas, who was sitting on the sofa in the study.

"I don't know where he is," Thomas lied.

"Don't lie, you bastard!" Billy turned and pointed at Thomas. "You hid his affair before, are you trying to do it again now? What do you know about him?" he asked impatiently.

"I really don't know... All this time, I thought he was busy with his new business in Alaska."

"That's bullshit!" Billy waved his hand dismissively, causing Thomas to flinch slightly.

Thomas fell silent, recalling that Erland was in Switzerland and couldn't leave his second wife even though he had insisted. Worse, Erland had regained his memories. This made Thomas realize he couldn't control him anymore, and he was constantly reminded of Tommy and Maelie's words, which felt like slaps to him as a father.

"I know you left for a few days, and it wasn't for a business trip!" Billy shouted again, then leaned against the desk, facing Thomas, who was sitting about