Yes, it's definately a positive step from H, however, I've learned not to place too much confidence in anything he says. I do believe that H is trying to do right, my doubt lies in his ability to sustain this forward motion.
I'm also not entirely sure that his bosses will transfer OW to another department. This I think is very important. H and OW spend more time together via the workplace, than H and I ever spend together. So it is a wait and see situation.
I really am very cautious about getting my hopes up again, it's so damaging to have them dashed repeatedly.
H is in Alaska until Friday, I'm using this time to do more things for myself. There is a certain amount of relief in knowing that he cannot be with her as well. So I'm looking at this time as a breather of sorts.