Thanks for that advice Accuray - so sensible.

I will certainly try to get H to agree to this, but i don't have great expectations.
He is so far gone with mlc/depression that even if he agrees to things, he usually forgets/fails to do them.

Still, the moments of what i refer to as 'clarity' on his part do seem to be becoming more frequent lately.

Another good interaction with him yesterday when he dropped the kids off after school.
I made myself scarce in the office working on my computer, and sure enough, he was soon in there with me telling me about his football team being "the most important team in the state".

I took the bait: "What do you mean?"

"Well, the guy who's going to be the next premier (i.e. governor) of the state is in it. As is the guy who runs Restaurant X (a popular chic eatery) and he's hosting us for dinner tonight, ... "

I validated and swooned over H's access to so much power (!!!)

H seemed to want to stay around and talk and was laughing and jokey.
When I said "Enjoy your dinner tonight" he looked sad and said "It won't be that great".
The kids and I were off to obedience training with the dog and so H left.

So, a few more positive signs, but i'm not sure i'd go so far as to say his resolve is starting to erode....

BUT, I'm happy to bow before your superior experience - or probably just happy to take any positive perspective on my sitch!