Sweetie, he's got issues. The fact that he took a comment about them screwing up the order personally says more about him than you. He turned it into something about how he failed to check the order or some such I guess. Why do you think that made him so defensive? Does he feel that insecure with you? That useless? Does he need the praise that much?

On to bigger and better things. Congrats on going completely off smoking!!!! Keep it up!!!!!

Glad to hear you are feeling well enough to be back at work. It's great that the receptionist is looking out for you. Take it easy on yourself and make sure you keep getting better.

As for Gabe, definitely not a good time to talk to him if he's sick. I wouldn't take that as a sign of anything bad though. Use the time to think over what you want to discuss with him. Plus, it'll give him time to get over his defensive reaction and cool off.

Michelle - Proud DR Rockette
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