I'd imagine he was hearfelt after D.Gold helped his daughter-in-law heal from cancer. You see that and your ole buddy is looking for some help in making some non-psychoactive stuff and he has a financial-backer...Skto. Sounds good to me. Let's do it. Boom. Done. all looking good on the surface. Dream team. Lt gov. Etc.
We all fell victim to the pretty picture painted by Skto. Sooo sad. Looks like they hurt a nice friendship and two gems in the research of medical marijuana.