Answer:
Slap him
Explanation:
Josef is forced to slap his father across the face when his father's mental health gets worse. Josef has to rough him up a bit so he could ensure that his father is able to pass the medical inspection so he could enter Cuba.
This was something Josef never thought he would do, but circumstances forced his hand.
I believe you is the indirect object. Love and Affection completes the thought. You can be left out. I'll edit this later if I'm wrong.
Can you show the question because I don’t know what to respond