Just a thought...so...don't shoot the messenger, o'kay? I don't know the situation, nor do I pretend to, but what is the relationship between Lebell and your ex? Your ex probably feels
threatened by Lebell, and doesn't want to be in a position where he is forced to deal with him. Have they
ever had to deal with one another, on a one to one, face to face, basis? If so, does Lebell sit cleaning his favorite shotgun?

Just kidding...but I think that you may be starting to see what I'm getting at here. The male ego is a very fragile thing. Your ex has had his handed to him already. (I'm sure justifiably) He is not going to be receptive to setting himself up for a second serving. Just a thought. Although, you
would think that he'd try a
little harder to be a part of the girls life. I'd think that would be worth having to put a little ketchup on your pride, to swallow it down. So, basically, I have no clue...