Finn nodded simply as the male assured him that his wife simply couldn't make it today. It wans't as if he knew their schedules, though if he was being honest he was surprised the boy's father had come when it seemed like he was rarely around on any normal day. Of course, he didn't say that or question it, and he was just happy that the boy's father did seem present in his life even if it was perhaps not with the regularity that a teacher would be able to see. It helped quell some of his worries a little... Maybe he'd been overthinking all this, maybe he'd allowed too much of a child's perspective get to him, but he had still wanted to just make sure... At worst, he was worried for nothing, right?<br/><br/>As he spoke he heard the other sigh, but noted that he didn't seem angry. He listened patiently as the older male spoke, and he gave him a soft, understanding smile. Finn wasn't the type to judge people, rather, he was probably the type to accept the very worst in people without complaint, so in comparison, this was all just something normal that occurred in the world. And, judging by the other's appearance he was a rather young father for a child Brock's age, not horribly young, but young enough Finn guessed that he was still working out a lot of things about being a parent.<br/><br/>"It can be hard for parents to notice these things even when they are always around their children. Kids try to hide their problems from their parents. As much as you want him to be happy, he wants you and your wife happy too, and acting like everything is okay is probably the best way he could think of to make you both happy too." He assured him. He didn't think this was a lack in the other's abilities as a parent, simply a little hiccup along the way. And hearing how the man talked about his son Finn surely couldn't imagine that the man didn't absolutely love his son and want what was best for him.<br/><br/>When the male mentioned not knowing how to explain what was wrong Finn found himself a bit curious, though it seemed the man was ready to be done with the conversation. Given the way he spoke, he thought perhaps it was simply that he wasn't in love with his wife anymore... that was probably more common than people expected, and many wouldn't want to divorce when a child was involved. He stood as well and nodded. "Yes, that's all. Sorry for taking the time out of your busy schedule. I think most teachers don't want to get involved in home matters, but I'm glad that he has a father who clearly wants the best for him. I'm sure things will be fine." He said warmly, if the man loved his son so much surely he would try to make things better for him.<br/><br/>He walked with the man towards the door, not requiring the thanks, though he did think a moment before deciding to answer the other's question from before... Or at least give his perhaps unnecessary input. "It's not my business, and this I'm not saying as his teacher." He decided to start, as this he would have said even to a stranger on the street. "I think that if the problem is something you are having trouble saying to others that you should find someone that you can speak to about it. The longer you say nothing the harder it becomes to say it in my experience. And if it is something that is enough to harm a marriage, then I think even more so that finding someone to talk to may help you." He glanced towards the empty desks as he spoke, voice soft and calm. It was hard to articulate things so often, but it did help to say them he thought.<br/><br/>"As for Brock, I don't think he needs to know specifics. I find it is easier to explain it to them in simpler terms. For instance, explaining to him that you are both fighting because you don't know what to say to each other is a perfectly acceptable reason to give a child his age. And assuring him that it isn't because of him, and that you both are trying to make up for him, I think would help." He turned back to the other and gave a slightly brighter smile, hoping that was enough advice to get the man through the next conversation with his son. "Thank you for coming tonight. If anything changes at home that you think we should know you can always send him along with a note or give the school a call. Of course, we will keep you updated on how he is doing here as well." He thought that offering the open communication would hopefully help keep things going smoothly for the little boy, regardless of what happened with his parents' relationship.