I've been reflecting...the blackmail comment? I'm amused now because I finally realize the absolute wisdom in the rule: "Believe 100% of nothing they say, and only 50% of what they do." The WS is hurting/scared and will lash out or say things that make no sense at all.
It got to me at the time. I recognize it now for complete bovine waste. Why H is telling himself that is a mystery to me. Maybe because he's got so much invested in the tale he's told his friends? Who knows? Who cares?
The things he's done, on the other hand...breaking it off with OW. Committing to MC. Going to Retrouvaille. I sense a change in his thinking. He's got to be miserable right now. I hope he is. He deserves to be.
