I'd like to answer your question, but I am not a teacher here. I would use another structure. - I would rather he CAME now.
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Anonymous What is the question you have to ask to get the answer?I would rather he come over nowWould you rather he come over now? (What else?)
AnonymousI would rather he CAME now.This is an alternative with the same meaning.