This could be the first step in a healthier relationship between the father and the son, provided he is, as you hope, waking up to the fact he needs to start being a Dad.

Time will tell and you may not be around enough to see the results as they are happening.

On the other hand, it could just be a jealous dad who thinks the best way to be the #1 man in his son's life is to be the only man in his son's life.

Here's hoping that's not the case.