I'm sorry, but he is going to fire you out of fear that you will take over his business. Its what all tyrannical small business owner do.... Wait. Did I really type that? No. You will receive a raise and accolades fo-eva.
It's like going back to school when you're a little older. You have experienced how crappy jobs you don't want to work at can suck the life right from you, sacrificing some happiness for a paycheck... but not anymore! all happy all the time.
p.s.- you are a cutie