I am having one of those moments ...
Does anyone remember where GT says "My grandfather just died, and I have never felt so sad", or something equivalent?
I remember reading it in a transcript in MSM (but now can't find it) I don't recall hearing it in the version of the recording which we have heard.
I know someone mentioned up thread about GT's mother being away for that very reason.
I am wondering if this death in the family is the reason that death was a theme in G and W's conversations, and a major contributor to G's emotional lability, and his father's weary flat demeanour.