I know she is still self absorbed to notice his pain. Also her first priority will always be Mini but for now they have reached some sort of balance( false) which is giving him some hope. If nothing he can hold onto that. Most importantly it's the only relationship that has legal stamp in his life. It must have given him some courage.
Yes, I hope so.
I just hope she doesn't threaten to break things off with him because of a fallout with Minnie.