I am thinking of inviting OM out for a drink. I have not met him, and just want to defuse the situation. He's not going to disappear, unfortunately, and I don't like that our meeting has become charged in my imagination. I don't like being afraid. Thoughts?
Don't do it!! W will perceive it as an attempt by you to control things. The chances are very good that the OM will decline anyway, then he'll tell W about your invitation and she will go freakin' ballistic. I've seen it happen before!