I'm glad he told you about the roads so that you could mention to him about touching base w/you when he's "out on the road" somewhere. I'm glad he arrived home safe and sound.
I loved the comment about him having limited human abilities. They all tend to have the saome robotic responses to things.
I hope this week is a good week for you and your children.
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.