Hi, Michelle. Don't think too much about the NC. As you already know, he said he's dreading certain things, so it's very likely he has a lot on his mind at the moment.

I'd hold off on wishing him GL until tomorrow. Send him some praise and support first thing in the morning so he will know you remembered.

Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward. ~ Joseph Campbell