Thanks Puppy..I don't know how this is going to work for him...he works with her in a very small office!!! He did tell me that she texted him early last week...trying to initiate conversation outside of work and he didn't respond. Not sure how long that is going to last. I didn't ask him..he offered this information to me. I haven't spoken to him since Friday and I know how this can all change (he can fall of the wagon at any moment). You do not think it is enough that he makes a decision and sticks to it?

I used to bartend when in college..we used to get a lot of recovered alcoholics that would just come in for soda or water. Didn't touch alcohol again. I know this goes against the tried and true philosophy of removing the addict from the stimulus. But can it work with him still there? I don't know if H is going through withdrawal...but I would have to assume that he is.. I remember him being withdrawn when he said he ended his A last time...and soon..just started the A back up again.

Puppy- what is your take on MC? when is the right time?

Pearharbr- I am going to read up on piecing..thank you