They do tend to remember some of the things that we tell them while in MLC land and one of those things is when we tell them not to contact us.
You've got the perfect excuses to stay in touch, i.e., business and his mother. BTW, I'm glad she's home and she'll get more rest in her own bed.
When something isn't working, try something different. Test the waters and if he comes out swinging, you'll know not to try that move again.
Enjoy your weekend!
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.