So an update for you fine folks... I sent along the email that I posted yesterday, letting her know the $ would be in her account this morning (and it is), explaining the accounting issue that held it up (which I probably should have explained earlier in the week, but oh well) and telling her to take care of herself.
When I checked that work email this morning, she had responded a few minute later with a simple "Thank you, H".
And that, my friends, is the end of this particular chapter. No need for extra analysis. It was a simple, business-like exchange with a "take care of yourself", as has become the M.O.
And I feel fine about it all.
Now I set my sites on the rest of this work day and the event-filled weekend on tap... Right after work, a co-worker is having a going-away party, which I'll attend for a while... Then a group of friends is going to go take in an MMA fight live (not normally my cup of tea, but doing something different should be fun) and since we'll be on casino property after the fight, I'm sure we'll be dropping by the Blackjack tables for a couple hours!
I also received an email from a guy I pitched a story idea to a couple weeks ago that wants to meet on Monday to make me a "Very Generous" offer, so that's exciting too!
Thanks again for all your feedback over the last couple days. I truly see everyone's opinions on the matter as very valid, and I'm proud that I was able to digest it all and make a decision without feeling paralyzed by the options in front of me.
