What is an example of James being a genius but inability to deal with real life matters?

James is a genius but finds that is not able to deal with some real life situations that arise. A prime example is the way he dealt with the birth of his son, Mario. He did not know his wife was pregnant and had not idea how to handle the situation. This inability affected his relationship with Avril, especially because another man steps in and is able to take care of the situation.