Sorry that the dinner was so rough, (((J))). But you got an unfiltered glimpse into her head and heart right now--a rough and tumble place to be. You were rightly compassionate and didn't take it too personally. I know how hard it is to deal with anger/sadness/mood swings from your S—it can be scary.
Be strong, be detached, be happy with you. You’re a good man.
It is in the shelter of each other that people live.--Irish proverb