Journey, I happen to wholeheartedly agree with you on your plan! I hate scheduled sex but I understand the temporary need to do it, in your marriage. But I think the plan of "seeing where the night takes you" is much better, for the both of you probably.
I may be jumping the gun, but I see the hug as a positive sign that maybe he is starting to dump some of the resentful baggage that has been weighing him down. How wonderful for you!!
Tonight is very good around here. The Nookie Jury is still out, but isn't it always, lol.