Don't like to think about it, but Chas told me he put me on his contact list.

I take that to mean he is taking some quiet "adjustment" time.
He has had some issues, but he is controlling them and does not want to complain or be a bother to anyone.

He knows I would be there withing 5 hours if he needs me.

Now, Mason's a DIFFERENT story...

Russ (just kidding, Don) Lay