Just took like 25 steps in a row. Almost walked across the entire living room. 6 or 7 feet at least.

This has always bothered me. If instead of, or in addition to, going out and telling the son who’s feelings were hurt to go inside and be happy the father had (also) told the prodigal son to go out and speak to his brother, would the two brothers have been reconciled?

I think, yes.