Nope, they do not want to cut the rope, there is that MLC noggin churning inside there somewhere and then lingers think deep down nothing should change unless of course it it towards their benefit . I think you are handling this very well, it's about you now and here you are realizing you have the power in this after all right? My hunch is your H will escape and avoid this talk... Just my guy feel here ... I wouldn't be surprised to see some sort of reaction. Your H is a different breed of MLCr I'll give him that, little spew and no OW .... Conversely he is all set up in his man shack and seems content to just stay there ... Strange in deed, I think you putting a bit on the table was very solid and healthy for you.
