Stage 2.25

[istherehope]

So only the very briefest of updates. I'm at home today, took the day off. I'm cooking and cleaning and generally just relaxing, watching shows etc.

H has reached out twice by IM. The first time was something business related, and the second time was to ask how the dogs were doing. My ex reached out again too. He is really obsessed with our upcoming trip, and wanted to let me know they would pick us up from the airport. Like me, he is an American abroad, and feels a bit displaced so I think he's looking for reminders of home. So, I am going to buy the tickets tonight, provided H seems to still be on board. I can't see any issues at this point, and in some weird way, especially because it's my ex, I think he feels more compelled to go, like it will look as though he's jealous if we back out. I really hope he's actually looking forward to the trip too. I can't get a read on it, but I can't keep asking "are you sure you want to go?"

Anyway, off to do some cooking now :).

ITH