Bill-

The last time we spoke you said, "keep me informed.....or not". It was an expression of concern for Charles and respect for our ability and judgement. Then an email went out which betrayed that expression. Now you ask for a "progress report". That also betrays that expression. So I question the motives behind the change in direction and I wonder how you might expect trust to continue.

For me, there are no surprises here. There is and always was a hyperbolic manipulation of language. The suggested connection between "abuse", "violation", Ashley's childrens' safety, criminality, "what's going on with Weinstein" and Charles' behavior is imaginary, irrational, juvenile, hypersensitive, insulting and just plain mean. So no, I do not think not calling the authorities was a mistake. It showed that good judgement prevailed. 

Because of the possibility that there may be some responsible adult in your camp, I will indulge you and say that I did do what I said I would do. There is and was no pathology there. That which you suggested and suspected is a product of imagination. Knowing Charles as I do, I'm embarassed that I was tempted to think otherwise.

I've been out and around and among reactive, emotional people, and at many times been one myself. I've resolved imperfectly to withhold judgement because we are all human. 

But I did expect more out of all the love that was professed for my children and my wife. I guess I also take that word, as I do others, too literally. Now I understand that it was used not in the sense of an undying, abiding and all consuming emotion but rather in the way that someone might say, "I love hot dogs!". 

On behalf of Carolyn, Charles, Henry and myself, the concepts of Truth, Loyalty, Love and Family dictate that no reconciliation is possible. 


With Nothing Further,
Claude