Me:
1. Stayed at work the day of the pour
2. Broke the news to my wife later when there would be the best moment.
3. Visited the woman and the newborn son, gave her child support (he has well paying job) spend time with him...
Honestly? If I were Locke, I think I would've stayed at work. So I would probably have ended up losing my family and self-respect and causing Bethan immense grief. I would likely have been angry that Bethan had kept the baby and resentful that she was having it on that day of all days, even thought that's not at all her fault. Assuming that Bethan isn't the type to call my wife and try to tell her the truth, it's also possible I would never work up the courage to tell my wife that I'd cheated on her. In summary, I would choose the path of denial.
shareIf I were Locke, I would have avoided having sex with my secretary. But then, that would make for a really dull movie... ;)
shareThat's the correct answer. Failing that, the best he could do would be to tell his wife as quickly as possible because the longer you wait the harder it gets. Like concrete.
share1. told Bethan I would miss the birth but be there next day
2. finished the pour
3. waited for the baby news
3.1.1 did she die and baby live?
3.1.2 did the baby die?
3.1.3 did both die?
3.1.4 both are OK
4. if 3.1.2 or 3.1.3 carry on normal life
5. if 3.1.1 or 3.1.4 own up and tell the Wife and go see the kid
6. either way - keep your job
1. told Bethan I would miss the birth but be there next day
2. finished the pour
3. waited for the baby news
3.1.1 did she die and baby live?
3.1.2 did the baby die?
3.1.3 did both die?
3.1.4 both are OK
4. if 3.1.2 or 3.1.3 carry on normal life
5. if 3.1.1 or 3.1.4 own up and tell the Wife and go see the kid
6. either way - keep your job
Yes, that's exactly why he had to do it. He had to go through the fire to defy the imprint of his father.
shareMy obligation comes to my family and work first, then my mistakes so if I was in Lockes position, I would have made the job work out and told my wife face to face the next day before visiting the hopsital to take the responsibilty for my mistake...she and the child would have survived without me in place exactly when the baby is born.
~If the realistic details fails, the movie fails~
I agree. Locke is concerned that Bethany is 'fragile and unhappy'. Perhaps, but Locke did not make her that way and a one-time lay does not obligate him to her for life to ensure she is happy and has strength. That is the trouble with a mercy f$$$- it only occurs with basket cases and drama queens, neither of which are suitable partners. Seriously, does anyone think that having a child will actually be Bethany's 'chance for happiness'. No, she needs mental health counseling, and while we should help one another, all Locke can do by having any involvement with her is screw up his own life- now and in the future. She does not strike me as a fit mother.
His obligation is to Katrina and his boys, and to his employer, he did undertake to manage that crucial cement pour. . Those are long-term intentional commitments
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would have told bosses I was ill, turned off phone.
would have told wife there was problem with work and that I was on a spare phone
would have gone to visit baby woman, would have fixed up accommodation for her