I have to agree with OP. It does appear that he is coming out of the tunnel, but there is some pressure being placed on him. Not a lot, but possibly enough to push him in the wrong direction.
I like the IM/email conversation following the email. It really sounds like he is returning from the bottom....there is obvious remorse and guilt.
This is a tricky time DMK......it will be interesting to see how things continue to progress.
