(((Sue))). He doesn't mean a word of it. Not one word. The care-taking and kissing after surgery--that was your real H. The mean-mouthed guy is the MLC in action.
Last night when I couldn't sleep I was re-reading the posts on the MLC Resources thread, and I came across this over and over again--don't believe what they say to you. They are in terrible pain, and they just say anything to get you to leave them alone, and to allow them to try whatever self-medication they can dream up. He is lying about his feelings for you. Sue I believe this from the bottom of my heart, and his hanging around you so much just confirms it to me.
Stay warm, and give yourself a big hug in the mirror, and tell yourself how loveable you are!