So, tomorrow we're off to see a movie, and go to dinner again. Her suggestion.
Also, she asked if I could keep the cat for another day or two, because she said she might paint a cabinet. I have a propensity for trying to be a mind reader, but if you know of our recent history, it sounds like further indication that there's not someone around to help out with such things (a painter, for instance. Ahem). I mean, why even bring it up? Kind of like the two times she indicated it would be a problem to have to assemble the cat tower/hammock/thingy.
Anyway, I mention it, but I'm not dwelling on it. I've been focusing much better at work, and keeping up with my chores so the house isn't a mess. Once my back is ship shape again I've got tons more to keep me busy.
What's weird is that I can't pin down if I started feeling better after W and I started having more and better contact, or the other way around, because it was all rightaround the same time. But, I do notice that my mood isn't dictated by her contacting me anymore. It's just a bonus if she does.