I'll be very curious to see what DB coach has to say about your situation if you don't mind sharing it here. So many people on this board seem to have depressed wafflers.

I think you're doing as great and as patient as can be expected and you should give yourself a huge pat on the back. This situation IS incredibly stupid, and you are a very kind person to even consider putting up with it for a number of months while he potentially gets his sh-- together!