WR,
He was having moments of clarity and yes, he's peeking out just a bit, and it's nothing to get too excited about until it's more frequent. Yes, they scare very easily when they begin warming up just a bit and then back into the hole they go, just like a rabbit being scared of whatever is out there.

Keep the focus on you and your sons. It's important that you not react to your h's behavior right now. The less attention you give it the better because he just might warm up a bit more if attention isn't drawn to his recent behavior.


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.