Well, since there's no blood connection, we just try to be supportive of the kid. We had him here for a week while his dad contacted his mom, just so he wouldn't have to hear it all...
Good on yuh...It hurts my heart to see a kid goin' through that crap...
That will be so important for him, just knowing he has some folks who care and are willing to spend time with him. It's great he has a friend in your son; they are 'cousins' after all. I hope your brother-in-law can get custody. It sounds like the boy's mom is a real FLAKE!