He seems to want the R talks, then but be unable to initiate them. I guess you'll have to.
What about setting up a specific time this week to 'go over' how things are. Kind of a review. If he know beforehand and has control of the when he may not get defensive. He seems to want the talks.
Just my 0.02...
"You don't throw a whole life away just 'cause it's banged up a little"
Tom Smith in "Seabiscuit"
