Oh Cathy,
The way I think H sees it, bridges were being burnt when M was falling apart. Now he looks across over the smoldering structure wondering if there is ever a way to get back. He doesn't know if he has done to much damage or if he can step over cindered boards.
Its gonna take him some time to figure out if and how to get back across and is probably looking for some encouragement that you will be still be there if he takes the journey.
No matter how he expresses himself, don't make hem read your mind. Answer his questions truthfully and clearly as possible.
