Got a reply from him - just being a bit more ok with S decision to stay after he read what I said about it.
Also told me his work is busy, the crazy season is in full flow !!
I am not reading anything in to the contact or the content - he asked no questions for me to reply to so that's it until the next time.
Did feel a little skip when on both emails as he put an x after his name, which he hasn't done since he left - but yes I know - zero expectations - he most likely temporarily forgot who he was talking to.
At least I know communication is not completely dead.
Packing - hmmm, thought that was under control - ie done. But now s is not coming I have a couple of empty boxes - just wondering what I can stuff in them and can I get away with it not being on my customs forms ....... Yeah, why not, what is the worst that could happen lol.
Just had a Miranda moment - the image of my innocent boxes of crap being surrounded by a SWAT team at the port - made me smile (Do you get Miranda in the US?)