Taylor was releasing a new album and didn't have the time to frequently come over and watch the children, giving Link a bit less pressure when taking care of them, without having to worry about Taylor's disapproving looks.
While taking care of the children, Link also did some work, such as personally going to persuade Meryl Streep to act in "August: Osage County." Previously, Catherine had contacted Meryl, inviting her to play the lead role of Violet, but Meryl had declined after reading the script.
For this reason, Link personally reached out to Meryl Streep, mentioning he wanted to have a talk with her. Meryl hesitated for a moment, then agreed.
Although the role of "Violet" could be played by someone else, Meryl was the best choice. With an opportunity to persuade her, it was not cost-effective to give up on such a "cost-effective" person.