That sounded like a truly horrendous meeting--yet your strength in picking yourself up afterwards is always impressive.
I remember well how trying to talk to H until he reached his "Awakening" was an exercise in futility. It was like beating my head against a rubber wall--absolutely nothing got through. Although his excuses were far-fetched and ludicrous, they seemed to buoy him up.
As long as you are unable to get through to him, make sure you're working on a Plan B of your own, since your young teenage business partner is not going to be able to help you until he gets his ability to reason like an adult back. Many MLCers do end up bankrupt. Is there any way you can save something of the business for yourself?
Happy Birthday, by the way! It sounds as though your friend organized a really lovely celebration for the 4 of you.
