I'm so sorry for your loss.
It's not quite the same but Hendrix went missing for over two weeks earlier this year. Jagger also became very quiet and would look for Hendrix and started sleeping in his bed. The first couple of days I had to hand feed him just so he would eat. He didn't want to go out, he became very withdrawn. Obviously I was in a state, working during the day and then having to go out and try to find Hendrix, so his routine was all over the place too.
It genuinely felt like he was grieving for his brother though. It's very early days for all of you right now. Just give him lots of love when you are home and I'm sure he'll gradually start to be more himself again. It's a massive change for him and you right now and very raw. You need to give all of you time to grieve and then think about whether a new companion would help the situation.
_________________ Clare Hendrix and Jagger, Brown Marble Boys (born 18 August 2013) Hampshire, UK
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