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One poignant moment etched in the narrative is when Hoffa sought the narrator out for a visit, indicating a dependency and camaraderie not seen publicly. The meeting was discreet, the narrator bringing friends for safety, indicative of the era's paranoia around loyalty and betrayal. In this casual yet significant setting, Hoffa expressed a desire to reclaim his position in the union, despite possessing a secure life filled with money, a strong pension, and family.