stmarysmead
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You walk away. That's what people who don't want their kids do. They walk away and leave them with someone who wants them.
But, RH cared to much about his image. He didn't want child support. He didn't want to answer questions. He didn't want to start over. He resented Cooper for putting him in that position. And Leanna didn't want Cooper much more than him. He probably justified it in his mind, that it was the best thing for Cooper.
All JMO.
I think there is someone sitting in jail that is trying to construct his own "alternative theory" as well....and for just the reasons you point out.
RH cares terribly about his image in his "real life." He saw himself becoming a tragic figure...the recipient of sympathy and financial largesse from all those folks whose heart broke for this dedicated, Christian Dad. He sees himself (Freud would have to be resurrected to know WHY!) as this sexy rock star musician. But he coveted the admiration that he received as this FABULOUS Dad and husband...the pillar of the church..with the fast-tracked career. Soon to be VP...all that.
But after that hearing, his best bet to save his sorry derrière is to expose his REAL self...the sleazy sex addict that disrespected his wife, made a mockery of his religion, was a loser-employee and so wrapped up in his vile addictions that his own child became invisible to him in a matter of minutes.
"I'm so into my disgusting sexual addictions and my perverted ego...that I forgot the kid."
That's the alternative theory he has to work with. He's going to have to completely ditch Christian Dad persona because no one believes it. He wasnt praying all day when he forgot. He's going to have to ditch Future Vice President persona...he's the employee nobody wants and now he is FIRED! He wasn't deep into solving Home Depots ID issues when he forgot, was he? And he sure wasn't daydreaming about his lovely wife...so the Devoted Family Man is no option either.
I can't wait to see what "alternative theory" becomes his excuse.