Most of all he was concerned that if he chose to distance himself from Christopher for the time being that that might mean that he wasn't welcome here either. We reassured him that he was always part of the family (he is Chris stepson but has been in the family forever). We even offered to send him money to fly up from Florida when he wants (which they all seem to want to come when its snowing for some sillay reason).

I could so kick Christopher's arse right now. It's a day for frustration, I can feel it.