Pleading
“They’re very clever boys and because of the way I brought them up to do the right thing, I hoped they – now grown men – would understand that I needed to take that decision.” This statement came just days after one of the twins – Joel – decided to break his silence.

Pleading
The Betrayal
He said Richard was “manipulative”. This happened to be on the same day that Mr. Mason made an emotional plea on TV for his sons to make contact. This huge secret was also hidden from the three boys.

The Betrayal