May I hijack this following note onto my own thread?
poet
"Yes, it's very difficult to have them come around while they are doing what they are doing and you know what? He, in his frame of mind at this time, really doesn't care what people think. However, if and ever wakes up, he will care. Right now, it's all about him and what makes him feel better. The new friends don't have the history that you do with him."