Oh, I'm sure there'll be a retcon now, if there was indeed any canon from before where Declan had stayed with Pa, where there'll be exposition for why Pa wouldn't have ever had the opportunity, or motive, desire, etc., to abuse either Declan or Padraig. So don't worry, margarite. The boys are fine. But who knows what kind of influence he'll try to have on Declan when they're all together for likely the first time for the funeral? This stuff can't not be quality drama. The writers couldn't wipe their asses with it even if they wanted to. Can't wait, me. As sick as it makes me feel too.
But, and I've decided that I really want OTP NatChez, and for Cheryl to get pregnant and it bring a fitting sense of new life in the Bradys to go with the family exorcising its demons once and for all.
*stays up thinking nonsense*