Wow. It seems that he's reaching out to you. Stay in NC and let him call you after all that's what he said when you last spoke right. It's best to honor his wishes right now.
I wouldn't serve any papers just yet. But I do think you need to see what you can do when it's right to file.
Jen
Jen *The more anger towards the past you carry in your heart, the less capable you are of loving in the present*
