Oh, I agree that Red doesn't end well for him. I accepted that.
I don't see Stacy as a good trade for the MC but since the ex-wife indicated some jealousy there, having the MC hook up with Stacy might give the MC a little revenge upon the former wife. Perhaps toward the former friend, too, if Stacy shows she's abandoning him for the MC.
I guess I'm wondering if the developer would allow the MC some dignity to abandon his ex-wife and ex-friends or if this becomes an actual humiliation path for those players who enjoy being treated that way. While I don't understand or appreciate that kink I do recognize that it does exist for some and they play games, too, so...