Yes, I definitely think that W is intrigued by what I am out doing these days. Thanks for your take on how I handled the sitch too. I think, today, that maybe you're right that I handled it okay.
Bet she was straining her ear to see if you used a feminine pronoun, too!
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!