The new drafted email, just incase I decide to send it, looks like this - comments once again, please:
H I thought about the tribunal and felt that it was better to reschedule. I could evidently handle it alone but the possibility of having us both there for the 'final hearing' may go in our favour as our position would appear stronger. A contributing factor in my decision is that I also have a very heavy caseload at work and will now struggle to get the day off. My contract has been extended until the end of that week (16 October).
I regret having over-reacted on the phone. I panicked when I saw the water gushing and when I learned you weren't available to help with the emergency. Seems that we both regret our exchange of words.
I am fine, thanks for asking, and so are the babies. Just planning a trip over to see a new friend on the Gold Coast for a much needed break.
I hope that you travel safely to Sydney and that the induction goes well.
W
Love it!
I think it was fine that you made the decision about the tribunal yourself and emailed them. I urge you to send this email as a follow-up. Otherwise, the cc standing alone will likely come across as hostile/I'm not speaking to you, which is not the way you want to go.