Why do I want to write the story? To expose the truth. 

What message do I want the reader to take away from the story? Be a person of integrity

How must my character change to reflect the theme? A corrupt pathological liar with a fear of being helpless and incapable of taking care of his family. 

Premise 

What if a man who is a corrupt pathological liar with a fear of being helpless and incapable of taking care of his family goes to work for an incorruptible mind reader and he had to tell certain truths to get the job to provide for his family.