Ah I got called out a little there. I threw that in to see if you were listening.
I know you don't "NEED" him but just for a second do you think he still sees that part in you? Weird thing is he won't want to see that now. He will need it in the future. When he sees "NEED" think steamroller. Think run away. He does not want to see any of that right now.
Relax Eat Think Act normal React.. Smartly. Do something different. Emulate. Do Work.