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Ultimately, Patty and Eric hastily married after a bet led to their relationship being splashed across the media—the engagement itself being somewhat of a publicity stunt. This union did not last long, as Eric's struggles with alcoholism intensified. As Patty became increasingly unhappy, their emotional connection fractured further when Eric revealed he had fathered a child with another woman. Heartbroken, Patty left Eric, marking a painful conclusion to their tumultuous relationship.