Thanks CB! I always knew from the start that her dad was a problem, I just never believed she would buy his "I'm sorry" crap. Funny thing is I tried to stay out of the way as I hoped some day they could come to some kind of understanding, didn't think it would cost me my marriage that's for sure! Also, it's true that all her relatives on her mom's side DO tell her what a mistake it is to trust him. Her grandmother (up until she started to lose her mind recently) won't even say his name out loud. And you're right, it makes no difference to her at all.
You're right, I knew the answer but just wish it was different. God, what I would give to be able to go back in time and see that this was coming. Ahh, fantasyland!
