I think as effective a negotiator and don that Michael was, he struggled with personal relationships. It was as if part of his humanity died with Appolonia. After the Tahoe shooting he became even more morose and distrusting. I think he would have had a rocky relationship with anyone put in Tom's position.

I believe that it has been posted on these boards that Tom failed him in certain instances. Consequently, part of the rocky relationship, I would think, stemmed from this.