You recall also the begnning of his relationship with his son found him reluctant to take an active role in raising his son until he found out that Lucy had left her estate to him on the condition that he raise the boy. That worked for him when he saw the money signs.
And he really took responsibllity after the fire didn't he? Remember he fell off the wagon and that's how George won interim custody of Simon.
Not to mention the emotional roller coaster the boy was put through in connection with his father's relationships.
And now he has this idiotic affair with Tina, who at the end made attempts to escape him but he still would move in for a snog. Oh, he's a real prince.
