How much longer in Separated?

[jon2911]

Thanks Kevin and Michelle! I do want to be there for her. Tonight she called and I missed it, so she texted me "my grandma passed away today. I'm a wreck and am off to bed."

I called right back, thanked her for the update, and made small talk for a bit, but then said I hope she sleeps well. She paused for a minute, then said "most people would say something like I'm very sorry for your loss."

I told her I said that yesterday, so I didn't know... She said she had to go. It felt very much like one of her dad's lectures on the proper way of handling every situation. And there's truth to it, I really didn't know what to say. It's also bringing up memories of when her mom died a couple months into our marriage and I felt powerless to help her then.

I found out that I can get off work early Friday to make it to a friend's wedding in Austin, and I'll stay there through the holiday weekend should be fun. I'd like to talk with W some too, tonight felt like a real step backwards but I know she's hurting.