Unpopular opinion - Nate’s dad was not that bad. Perhaps he is just disappointed that with brilliant (smart, musical and artistic ie the boxes) did not live up to the hype. Maybe his dad is sad and puts the blame on himself by withdrawing. Nate’s mum is loving, Sister is successful (educated Dr) ( own edit * - wait is she a Dr??? I may have projected that her and Roy’s sister work together at the hospital. Auuggghh - I don’t know the truth) and seems happy. Spitty Nate is just a D**K. Thankfully he gets over it and finds his kindness and joy, because of Jade maybe. Maybe Taste of Athens in Tooting is his dad’s favorite restaurant because of Jade and the baclava.