Well, between you and me and the fence post, I think Rocco does almost enjoy his victimization, it means he doesn't really have to progress much, because his W's family won't apologize, he gets to remain a victim. so, when you gave it to him pretty tough, I think he started to feel sorry for himself again. I feel bad for him, but he really is rather scared of change of any kind, so he would rather keep things the way they are, rather than risk shaking things up.
You know you said you write screenplays, comedy pieces, etc, but there in LA. Can this not keep you busy in Alaska, and you fly back to LA whenever necessary? Have you and your daughters gone more than just once to check it out up there? What about the school your 9yr old would go to? I mean, it doesn't sound all bad to me, really. I know about the lack of sunshine causing you to feel sad in the winter, but get some SAD lights, and use your frequent flyer miles, to get back into the real sunshine now and then. I don't know the answer to your dilemna, because I do understand your not wanting to be stuck up there if you end up D. L