Kissak, Excellent that you got a thank you for doing him a favour. Now is the most opportune time to gently discuss with him that you felt your efforts were appreciated because he took the time to send you that txt. Tell him that when you do go out of your way, as you did today, and receive no acknowledgment it causes you to be resentful. Make sure that you end your little {as this does not need to be a long drawn out discussion} talk on an up-beat by repeating how something as little as a thank you txt made it worth while for you to help him out.
As far as stopping the CS. This is his deal. Don't try to shield him. This is part of taking responsibility for his past choices. Let him go get the paperwork started.
Hang in there. *hugs* ~ swl
Look not mournfully into the past. It comes not back again. Wisely improve the present. It is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy future, without fear. {Henry Wadsworth Longfellow}
