During this time, Alan and Monica's only civil encounters were their shared suspicion that Alan's cousin, Alexandria, was up to something shady, which Alan feared might prevent him from being able to continue to support Susan and his son.
Alan and Monica had a strained relationship during this time, but their only civil interactions were based on the shared suspicion that Alan's cousin, Alexandria, was involved in something dishonest. This concern worried Alan because it could prevent him from continuing to support Susan and his son.