Talked to ex again tonite. He's really upset and distraught.
His brother has a bleeding ulcer, they can't scope or do surgery until he's stable; already had 4 units of blood pumped in.
I told ex, we'll put the argument to the side and I can come there to be w/him and his family. No, too many complications w/that! And no one but immediate family can see him, besides he is two hours north of ex.
But ex appreciated my concerns and will keep me posted. He sounded very upset over everything in his life falling apart lately; rambled on for a while and I validated heavily.
If I do disappear for a bit, it's cuz I am heading there. I told him to call me anytime and I will come. And if things get worse, I will go on my own, he is still my BIL in my heart.
T
(I know the offer to be by his side is pursuit, and I knew he would reject it; but he did call me -- not anyone else!)