Like FIB"s analogy, the "team" was playing and your h walked off the field. Sure, the first 5 innings were going your way, but for some reason...he quit. You didn't drop the ball or strike out, he just quit cuz...he didn't want to play anymore, or he wants to switch to basketball, or he hates being shortstop but forgot to tell you...(I love metaphors...)
laughing along.... are you playing the same game? 3rd and 1, HIKE! with innings and strikes? Mixing metaphors...remember to stay on for 8 seconds!
FWIW, I think it's too easy to get M, too easy to get D, and not many take either option serious enough. Someone decides to D and soon there is a whole rash of D's of people you know. Like herds and flocks the leader leads, the rest follow. Even if it's a trap.
Live your life while you are still living. Riding the trail less traveled.
