Poor Philip, what ever he says he seems to think he's said the wrong thing, even when he hasn't. The guilt of not trusting his gut must eat at him. But as was said, if his company hadn't taken Sean, another would have.
I'm disliking Sean more and more, but I will reserve final judgement till I know more about him.
My heart goes out to Tait, he's trying so hard and it must seem like two steps forward and one step back. But there's always hope.
Great chapter and well written as always.