The little bit I read about Mr. Stephens in the WSJ today makes me think that he took the Diamondback deal because he got them to promise to stay in Midland as long as he is alive. An 85 year old owner of a privately owned, asset rich company, who treats his workers like family, is reluctantly facing the fact he isn't going to live forever and his children aren't as committed as he is, would be the type who would support Midland as long as he can.