Matt Lauer's immediate response to NBC 'Today' firing was to leave Manhattan to see his son: Report

In the immediate aftermath of his firing from NBC, Matt Lauer hopped in a car.

According to Page Six, the ousted "Today" host instantly hit the road so that he could explain the unfolding news to his sixteen-year-old son, who goes to school outside of the city.

“Matt’s first thought was that he needed to explain this to his son Jack in person, as it would be far more painful for him to read about it in the press and online," a source claimed. "Matt drove out to Jack’s prep school this morning."

Lauer also shares two younger children, 11-year-old Thijs and 14-year-old Romy, with his wife, Annette Roque. Although the two are still married, they live apart; she lives in the Hamptons year-round.

Roque has not yet spoken publicly about her husband's unexpected termination. She famously filed for divorce in 2006, citing "cruel and inhumane" treatment from Lauer, but she withdrew the divorce filing a month later.

Although not much is known about the details of his marital situation, Lauer often referenced his children on the air, telling stories and anecdotes when they pertained to the day's topics.

News of the firing reportedly sent shockwaves through NBC as staffers were informed just "moments" before the morning broadcast began, according to multiple reports and co-host Savannah Guthrie herself.

Guthrie, who worked with Lauer more frequently than perhaps any other show employee, expressed a range of emotions as she shared the news. While she referred to Lauer as her "dear, dear friend," she also emphasized sympathy and support for his alleged victim.

As of Wednesday afternoon, only one woman is publicly known to have come forward with allegations, but multiple reporters have revealed via Twitter that they've spoken to other accusers while pursuing the story for their respective publications.