My take was that Mick wanted Lindsey back, but was "outvoted" by the rest of the band. Sure, it's supposedly his band, but if you've got someone else in the band (Stevie) who won't be there if Lindsey is there, and it's clear that Fleetwood Mac needs her more than she needs them, then you make her happy, do the tour, and tell Lindsey sorry, mate. I thought Mick's idea to get "everyone" back for a big reunion/farewell tour was great because it was basically an excuse to get Lindsey back for one more tour but not make it completely obvious that that's what it was. Make 90% obvious, but not completely. Too bad that didn't work out either.