Response Time: To Ethan, body swaps are indeed confusing. They're even harder to write, but it's not why I've been taking so long. Dealing with more shit, really. But I'm glad you've been loyal. To TheFastFox, yes. To Verucabeyotch, There's more to it than you think. To Babymetalfan1, yes I have heard of them. Sadly, I'm not a fan. To JOHNHAMMOND1993, to be honest, I've just been getting tired of the riddles, but I didn't really know how to tell you. To Sonny April, you are right on the nose. To Rydiaaaaa1, I know I've taken a long time, and I humbly apologize.

Chapter 6: Listen to the Lesson

In the aftermath of Charlie's unexpected breakdown, everyone was trying to process as to what had just transpired. "I can't believe out of everyone, that Charlie would be the one to have a breakdown," Augustus observed.

Mike then replied, "Actually someone did expect it. Mr. Wonka isn't entirely telling the whole truth." He then looked at Wonka, who had a guilty look on Augustus' face. "What is it you aren't telling us?"

Mr. Wonka sighed. "I didn't want to say anything unless I was certain. The gummy doesn't discriminate as to what soul goes in where, but the body does. Each one of you is rejecting the soul within, and therefore retaining characteristics of the previous owner. The body can't just eject a soul, so they are running oddly. Charlie just manifested Violet's anger from her own body. Violet has been exhibiting Charlie's insecurities, and therefore has lashed out on others. So far, they are the only ones to do that, but it's only a matter of time before everyone else follows suit. And it may not even go the way you think. Rejection can also come out in other dangerous ways."

"So what will happen to us? As in when it gets to the end?" Violet asked.

"My best guess is you'll all lose your sanity. And when you do go back, the damage will carry on to your own minds."

"So what can we do?" Mike asked.

"We have to stick together. Keep each other in check, and it should slow things down. That way it doesn't lead to permanent damage. But we can't fight amongst ourselves any more." He specifically glared at Violet when he said that. "We have to keep each other safe. No matter what."

Mr. Wonka then went to look for Veruca and Charlie. In the meantime, the adults talked among themselves.

"I can't believe how bad a condition he's really in," Violet said with guilt.

Mike coldly told her, "You had it coming. You did everything you could to cause this; and because you extended your own time, you two may have even more damage. You really need to make it up to him if you are to ever escape this."

At that moment, Grandpa Joe was surprised to see Violet stand in front of him. "I...I'm really sorry for what I've done. Please tell me everything you know about Charlie. I need to know how to make this right."

That's the chapter! I apologize these chapters take so long to get to. But I won't make any excuses.