Got the job I applied for and was telling H about it in more detail and explaining my reasoning and the challenges I could foresee. H was very supportive and affirming and said I was competent and capable and I should take the challenge.
Also told me that if he doesn't have permanent work after Christmas he'll be going wherever he can get work. This has been really challenging for H as he is very qualified and has never been without work before.
H has been sending more joke type emails.
Yesterday H sent me a message to say when he came to get D he borrowed one of my recipe books because he wanted to make pumpkin soup and he hoped I didn't mind. I didn't but I did think he should have asked first but it wasn't a big deal.
Today I arrive home to find a container full of the soup in my fridge.