I think that is very encouraging, K. When push came to shove, as we say over here, he wanted YOU. He asked for YOU. And when you came, he reached for YOU.
That is awesome. I know the rest still sucks, the whole affair and lying and his seeming inability to make changes and take steps, actions to show his love.
But that interaction at the hospital and after, to me that sounded very encouraging. The thing is I wouldn't wait to say something, if you are going to say something about trying again. I wouldn't let the moment pass...