His family live at the other end of the country. His mother died from cancer last week. He is staying on with his dad to look after him and deal with all the arrangments.
In the meantime I feel a bit helpless. I am at home with the kids. He phones rarely, hasn't spoken to the kids in days and I'm wondering when he plans to return home. Obviously I can't hurry him. I'm just not sure what to say and how to help. I've suggested he bring his dad to stay with us, but he's just not registering anything...