Absolutely!
I just think it's down right disturbing that he didn't show up for, of all things, a paternity hearing. It makes absolutely NO sense to me. Unless there's a reason I don't know about?
I'm sure he pays an occasional visit to have a picture taken and so he can set up "See, we've bonded" videos. We'll see them crawling on the floor together before the week is out.
Does anyone think that the Gibson's REALLY trust Howard anymore. I bet they're watching him like a hawk. I'm sure Eric has more sources than Howard ever dreamed of.