True Jcharger, good idea. Thanks to my better half aka grandma , I am way ahead on grandkid support. Lol.I'd ask him if he is sure about no payment. Assuming he says yes. I'd let him know I wanted to pay the other guy, and ask him what the costs are so I can pay forward to his kids education (or future house) fund. I'd then also look into other grandkids. Putting even a small amount, early into a speculative account that can grow, can make a big difference later.
Yes I will for sure pin him down one more time on paying his buddy, and parts ect.