I agree with your RL friend, and Essie- you should definitely do it, and I love Essie's suggestions for how to handle the different outcomes.
I can't see the magical chair either
When will you call him, or would you prefer to e-mail? I always think you guys both connect so well on the phone, so I'd just give him a ring. There's nothing to lose even if he says he can't make it- you can always meet another time. So exciting!!
