I think he's trying to be a little more accommodating these days. Of course, no money has shown up yet and little does he know that you've not forgotten about it.

I do think that some of what you've said to him before is just starting to sink in. Of course, the holidays are right around the corner and they are usually very squirrely around them. So, that means anything can transpire. LOL!

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.