I'm sorry that things still are up in the air for you. At least things are moving in a more positive direction right now. The fact that he wants to spend time together on the weekend is a very good sign IMO.
I think you are doing the right thing by being with your friends right now. It will certainly help you PMA and hopefully prepare you for the weekend.
If possible try to avoid R talks even though he is bound to bring it up. He needs to learn not to bombard you 24/7 with his emotional crap. He wants to be alone. . .then he needs to learn to process things without "dumping" on you. I don't know how he will learn this unless you just make it very clear that you are simply not interested in discussing things and if he pushes it past that point I would go "dark" again at a friends house for a couple of days. It sounds kind of childish but he has to learn somehow.
I hope you had a good nights sleep, I'm sure your body and mind need it!
Hang in there honey! We are all here for you anytime!
