SF, You are a very strong and understanding woman. My hat's off to you. Your friend is telling you correctly--he is wrestling w/his conscience right now and it looks like he's not winning this one. God is definitely working on him and it's going to be a while before he can see and think straight once again.
Please take care of yourself. You are handling all of this w/grace and strength.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.