Cherry - this isn't the first time he's said that. I'm still firmly in the camp of take it VERY VERY seriously having been suicidal myself in recent times.
Were you able to make sure that he has access to a suicide prevention line? It's been about an hour or so - is there someone who could call him and see if he's OK and perhaps get him a cuppa? (milk in after if I recall).
I am very much not an expert but from being on that side of the darkness know that each time you contemplate it or think about it you can get closer to the wall.
I hope he's OK and that my panic isn't warranted.
Keep strong sweetie. You were there for me in a time of darkness.
On BD H52, W50 T27, M26 S21, D23 BD-9-Mar-16 D-15-Jan-18 Final-19-Apr-18 I am a storyteller. The story may do you no good. But a story is never for the listener. It is always for the one who tells