You have to believe the Kentucky family is flabbergasted by the Rita Cosby expose. I am sure they were blissfully unaware of LB’s Hollywood friends & companions, Daniel’s death and Anna’s tortured life & death.
They only showed up when the custody feud began. The fact that LB was a potential daddy (regardless of Anna’s baggage) must have been a *positive* in their normal lives.
It certainly must have floored the Birkheads when dear Larry joined forces with Howie, moved to LA and started pimping the infant! They might secretly support Virgie’s efforts.
i’m sure the money flowing in was nice, too ;)