I'm happy he is interested in "trying" whatever that comes to or means for the both of you. Having been in that situation, I can understand the hurt he went through and wanting to "run away." I haven't a clue why he didn't try to connect before now, or why now for that matter. But it's a good thing that he would at least like to try. Speaks to growth.
I wonder from the contact if he's "stuck"?
Regardless, and I understand how you are in no position to want drama, I hope it works out well. For both your sake.
Peace, AJ
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" MLK Put the glass down... "Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."