Well, no response. I think he's bothered/wounded/offended by the reality in the email.
I directly addressed his action of leaving us and implied that it's not easy and I don't know how she will be in the future. I'm sure that stung.
And then I hesitated about the in-person meeting. And pointed out that we have nothing to talk about. I think he's REALLY hoping that we can be friends.
And wouldn't that be nice? We're friends, she's completely unharmed, and he's as free as a bird! Sorry, reality check, buddy.
He might be waiting for me to write back about a face-to-face meeting. I don't think he has anything more to talk about because when he asked he already said "I understand if you don't want to." So I think the only reason he wants to see me is to strengthen our friendship. Maybe he wants to complain about work. I was always in for a good listen. He'd probably like to use that again, since his new friends probably don't listen to him for as long as I did!
Sorry... I can't help but let my frustration seep through!
I might go for the face-to-face meeting. Just for the hell of it. For the thrill. The drama.
