Ennis' problems, IMO, are that:
1. He's afraid of getting killed for being homosexual
2. He's a poor communicator
3. He's not a good problem-solver
1963!Ennis:
First I would tell him that being a sexual minority is not a death sentence. And I would point out that David and I have been together all this time and never had anyone threaten us. Then, I would tell him how to break the news to Alma. After that, I would tell him to tell Jack that he loves him, and ask if he could move up with LF to work on the Twist ranch.
1970s!Ennis:
"Give Jack the keys to your shack, drop the girls off with Alma, and then come back and talk to Jack."
AfterJack!Ennis:
What David said...minus the "sweet baby" stuff.