The bad news is that as soon as you try to administer some said TLC, he'll transform into a rat.
He's also afraid of the abusive head of his family, and worries that he can't fit in with normal people. It's best if you don't agree with him on that point.
Calm yourself... no need to do anything drastic. Just go back and change your answers around a little.
"Dammit! I've been through all 4 outcomes now and the guy I want ISN'T THERE!"
Well, that's probably because he's in one of the other games. Go and see.