So, Gabe basically spent a total of 9 waking hours with his son. The point is? I fought so hard to get him to spend the weekend with him for what?
I think the point to me is you need to have some break time from your son. It's good for you to have time when you're not just working and caring for others like it sounds you do 24/7. If Gabe drops him off at a friend's house or hires a babysitter and goes out, as long as your ds is safe then I wouldn't worry. You can't make your X be a good dad or parent the way you (most) would like. And I think it's good for kids to see both parents (I mean unless they have mental issues or addiction or something) and good for your X to have the responsibility of a day or two taking care of his own son.