so I caved, and TM H about having an 'itch'. I ended up going over for Sat night.
H had cleaned his house (remember the email I sent?????? :} ) I came in and got D settled- she had had a nightmare at my house so I suggested a car ride and a different bed would help her settle down (yup it worked).
I laid down on H's bed and he put his arm around me- no waiting- it was immediate and started rubbing my back.
so good signs.
and yes- I got what I needed.
off to do some serious catch up at work- both jobs. I have a lot of typing to do and memos to write and papers to grade and lesson plans to do.