Hey A, he told you loud and clear what he needed for you to do. He said, take your foot off the gas pedal and let me figure this out.

He is feeling you trying to rush this - so STOP!
He is feeling you trying to drive this - so STOP!
He is telling you he wants to figure this out on his own - LET HIM.

Dont go explaining what you are feeling, what he is feeling, what the gorilla is throwing, etc. Just live your life for you and your son. Be kind, love from a distance and go about your life.

Let him figure it out for himself because if he doesnt, you will be back in this same place again.

You can do this.