Essie!!!!! Hurray!!!!!!!!! Fantastic news about the text- I punched the air when I read your post (not very English of me, I know!)
So I think your reply was perfect, and great that you said you'd been busy- excellent DBing.
I think it would be fine for you to call him tonight if you're free (although don't go out of your way to if not). Keep the conversation light and smile when you're on the phone (he'll hear it in your voice)....
I would let him do the bulk of the talking. Don't volunteer too much information to begin with- remember to keep him wondering so he has to contact you again to find more. And whatever he says (even if it's bad news, which I don't believe it will be), remember to validate.
And finally, let us know how it goes- I'll be thinking of you. Fantastic news!!
