I did a bit more research on this story and you were right, the father wasn't happy at all about the relationship, not one bit.....at first anyway. Once he actually met the old dude though he mellowed, and apparently he actually likes him now!....and speaking of footed, it looks like he is not wearing any shoes either,is that supposed to be some kind of passive protest?
One other thing of note is that the old guy is a good few years older than her grandfather!!!