If Larry is the bio father AND good guy as we like to think, I can't imagine why he would even consider joint custody with Howie. Hopefully, this is NOT TRUE because just the thought of such a deal brings up the idea of money. Sorry to see Fox spreading this tale...
Larry's lawyer Opri may be encouraging Larry to talk with Howard to "feel him out".
I previously commented that Larry seemed intimidated by Stern - otherwise why did he "allow" him to participate in/control his relationship with ANS? Another question is why did ANS allow Stern to control her life so completely? He must have scared her to death....think Stockholm syndrome.
That whole dynamic is something out of the realm of my life experience - that's probably why it's so hard to understand.