Well it was sad, but it would have been sad either way. If he'd stayed and admitted his feelings he would have had 1 yrs with him before having to watch him die. If he'd come home sooner he would have less time with him and still had to sit back and watch him die. At least the way it was they had a good talk about their feelings, the ghost knew that he'd been loved after all and they had one amazing night together....still so friggin sad though. I hate un-happy endings!
Shiosai