Can I just say that when the video call froze and unfroze and Eddie learned that Christopher had already walked away, I was in shambles.
That little birthday party he put together was really sweet and not a waste of time at all. This is what parents do for their kids. Even if all the food and decorations go in the trash. Even if you spent money for nothing. Surely he would do it again. He will keep spending time and money and making attempts to connect with his son. Even if they don't work. He will keep making attempts until he finds what works. He's going to figure out what works so his son will come home again.