I just got caught up with you again. I think the books are fine. It is maintaining the relationship but not in a pressuring way since they are both things he is interested in. I think the only way they could be pressuring is if they were just a random present but these were for his birthday so I think it will be fine. Try not to stress about it too much
I agree with the others that MIL talk is a no-go. It could just go downhill too quickly and right now you are climbing uphill! Strong and steady!
I hope you have a safe trip back to Dublin. Just remember that all this effort you are putting in might be just what he needs right before the chance of an in-person visit. It could end up working in your favor that he is taking extra time away right now.
Overall I think your visit is a good thing but you just have to leave the ball planted in his court as far as a potential visit goes. Fight the urge to plan anything.
