Beth, the news about the movie is great. Just my 2 cents...Don't over analyze with the MLC stuff. That will tend to make you over think and what ever you do or say on the date will seem un-natural.
Remember that he now realizes that you are not the cause of his problem. He has loved you for many years just as you are. From what we all know here, you are a pretty incredible woman...don't pursue, but show him...he's a man. We are not that complicated.