Mandy, Your son is one smart cookie. I think it is rather odd that he's contacting your son now that you are attempting to get the account turned over to your name. It seems a shame if your son's father is trying to manipulate/control the outcome of that account by being friendly w/your son. I think your son is very wise in knowing that he wants that money and then he'll consider contacting him or not. Your son has been put through entirely too much emotional upheaval over the years and especially the last year by this man. I do think you are wise in allowing your son to make up his own mind about what, if any, contact he will have w/his father.
Is he waking up? It's hard to say, but from where I'm sitting, it's desperation for contact...but the million dollar questions are why now? and what does he hope to gain from this contact? I do hope he's sincere in wanting to be a part of his son's life. I'm sorry if I put a damper on this scenario, but something just doesn't sound right w/the timing of things.
Mandy, stay strong and keep your eyes and ears open. This isn't over by any means.
Hugs to you and your son.
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.
