GWN, I'm glad to hear that your friend was able to assist you and you are now meeting w/someone. It doesn't hurt to have someone listen and help you through the maze.
Keep the door ajar, but continue moving on "as if" he may not return. Always keep your expectations at zero.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.