Its not a pleasant way to put it, but he's implying that he's doubtful and sad and wants to follow your lead... just go to FT... if you keep goign to an IC he won't trust FT... its not the same thing at all...
Everyone tries to convince their WS to go to FT, its pointless, you need to set an example for them to follow... They can't act like an adult until they SEE ONE.
The voice recorder will help if he's calling her, wont help with text.. PDT here used it with great success as have others here... It only starts up when it hears sounds... works great