Kay, There is a thread on the MLC Resources thread (at the top of this forum) that may help you with your questions about reconnection. The thread is entitled "TMAK--Explanation of Reconnection".
I suspect he's such flying by every now and then to see if you are still there for him. Once they withdraw, it's highly unusual for them to stay in contact w/family, etc. They go into a hole and stay there for a period of time.
