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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

I was a bit confused though, he didn't go back to his wife did he? Or are they just showing that they have a working relationship focused on the son?

I think that is intentional.

Part of the show is about happiness, however that looks for you on an individual level.

The show is leaving the viewer to interpret Teds happiness as we see it to potentially match up with our own happiness.