I know the way I asked her may have not sounded right. I already knew she wasn't gong to answer me right away. It was a big 180 for me to ask her when she would have an answer. Usually, I would tell her to forget about it and go my own way.
Next time:
Hi W, I'm planning on going to X for dinner. I checked with so and so who will watch D10 for us. Wouuld you like to join me for dinner.
