Re: And then Jack shows up
Brian is a classic ACOA, adult child of alcoholics. ACOA's grew up in an unstable and unpredictable environment, so loss of control is a huge issue. They must be in control of EVERYTHING. Because they were taught to hide their feelings growing up, an ACOA equates acknowledging these emotions and their emotional needs with being weak and vulnerable. They also have problems with trust and intimacy. So, I think that this does explain many of the things Brian does.