 I think that's the way this is going to play out. Now, what that means, though, he should do whatever he can to stay in touch with his children, even if there's no reciprocity there. Send him birthday cards, send him letters for no reason, send him text messages, right? Never criticize the mother, you know, just letting the kids know that he's a good guy. Just loving them, even though he's not getting any love in return.