It is funny, isn't it? My first thought was, what do I need to chat w/him about? We have nothing to discuss and we've been divorced for almost 7 years. Sad that it took him this long to wake up. Oh, well...
Your h sounds like he's doing most of the normal things that a depressed person would do. What you described takes very little energy and thought. It's sad, isn't it?
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.