Isn't that pretty typical though? I know I react a lot differently at first with some things than my hubby does when it concerns one of our kids. I tend to panic and he doesn't.
Even though it does seem odd that he waited that long to report Dylan missing to LE, I would bet he is not the only father who has done this, and probably not the last. Men pride themselves on staying calm, while they expect their womenfolk to fall apart.
Elaine sure didn't fall apart, she immediately took action.
BTW my husband is appalled at MR, especially his taking a nap, delaying the Dr. Phil show, etc. He said, he "would be physically searching everyday." No doubt he would, he searched 10 days for our dog that my sister was taking care of 40 minutes away after the dog went missing while we were on vacation. He traveled, searched & found the dog who was almost on death's door. Mark did search once though.