Ambiv, take a deep breath. This is a lot to digest, I mean the e-mail. I’m not in the best position to give you an advice here. The only thing I can tell you is to do nothing right now. Process your feelings. Don’t panic. It seems that there is some money concern for him, so he is talking about short sale.
Communication by e-mail can you give you some advantages now. It is going to be OK.
M:50 H:52 S28 (my S from previous marriage) M:17 + 3 BD: 06/12 S: 06/12 - H works in another state