hrm, I'm very happy that he noticed your hair and asked about it. His curiousity got the better of him. He just had to ask because this was so out of the norm for you. That's great! Keep him on his toes.
You definitely made him feel a bit uncomfortable about the table being set for dinner. He feels safer w/some distance between you and yet he notices everything you do.
At least he was interacting w/you concerning house stuff. You are so right about one thing...you do not want to overwhelm him at this point. Continue to drop the crumbs of friendship and let's see how long it takes for him to come out of his hole again.
You are doing great!
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.
