A Pitiable Old Guy

My friend is indeed a pitiable man as he has lost his only son who was kidnapped many years ago and still unaccounted for. His wife turned into  vegetable woman after a serious car accident. The only comfort to him is the welcoming back of his adopted son who graduated with a medical degree from Russia. Well, it would be a very happy life only if there is no twist to his fate. He recently alienated his adopted son simply because he does not like the girl friend and they fought a cold war because of this.  I advised him not to interfere with his love affair which is his personal choice and it certainly would worsen their relationship because of his stubborn attitude.  He finally listened to me and at least he would not try to openly quarrel with the son. I feel at last he has seen to it that he should not be over bearing in this delicate issue. I do hope their father-son relationship would be repaired for the good of their family.