By all accounts, he has a fine relationship with his daughter. Ya know...there were a few times I think my parents said things to me that were positively awful and I said a few wretched things back. But they loved and adored me and I, them. I’d hate to be defined by the worst thing I ever said. People do things that they regret. I think he regretted that.
I think you are right, I’m sure he regretted it. Is he married again?