I am so proud of you! You handled a difficult situation very well. I am glad that this part of the situation is over and done with for you. Now, you can straighten up your home and if you want to move things around, you have the space to do so.
As for his comments about the bike ride...take them w/a grain of salt for now. Please do not try to over analyze his every word because it will drive you nuts. As for him calling you after he left...hard to say what he wanted to tell you...but whatever it is, if it is important he will call you back.
Now...it's time to put that focus squarely on you and your son. Time to move forward and focus on today. Leave the future to reveal itself when it's ready.
Stay safe!
Thank you -- but as I predicted he could not move everything in one trip... he will be back for more stuff. At least we have established that in person we can be civil and kind despite our texting and calls showing otherwise.
You are right. If its important he will call back.
For now I will keep working at dropping the rope and let him figure out what he needs for himself.
I do think I earned an "A" on Sunday on my behavior and that might have perplexed him quite a bit!