I know who you mean But I will believe it when I see it. He cannot be allowed to get any more miserable than he already is.
Don't give the game away though I mean, if he hears that I have stolen his thunder by breaking the happy news - that's the news of one of the happiest days of his life- , he will undoubtedly be furious. I was truly underwhelmed by his announcement. "Date for your diary ....... We're going to do the marriage thing. Bring the kids ... if you like They can have a late night - if they want." "Ok, congratulations etc etc we're coming." " .... Well let me know if you want to come, it's not a big thing..... you don't have to." "We're coming!" (banghead)