That is just it - I have re-arranged his shed, remarked everything to make it easier to grab things, banded fins together. I've filled tanks, helped with scuba tune ups and OW classes (mostly watching), really jumped thru my own hoops to gain experience and simply help out.
The latest update is that I got an email from a person at PADI, who thanked me for lengthy description and barrage of emails from said instructor. It sounds like PADI is going to contact him but it sounds like they support my end right now. Heck, I haven't done a damn thing wrong! I found out that he IS training another DM though, not sure if that has anything to do with it.
My line of thinking is this - either PADI will see what is going on and get my DM paperwork and help me get situated with another instructor so I can finish, or - I'm just going to let it go... of course, I won't be very happy with PADI. I have finished the course, done my time so if it isn't completely apparent to PADI, well, you know...