Reaching out for support and advice 3

[bluesgal]

H came over to visit the kids tonight. He was kind, smiling, good mood. I had a PMA and hung out with him and the kids (he asked me to). We enjoyed a nice meal and he even complimented my cooking for the second day in a row. Since BD, he has only complimented me once.

We exchanged a lot of smiles and glances when the kids did something funny. We competed with family video games. Very much like old times.

H made a comment about leaving early tonight due to the poor road conditions. He acted a little antsy and anxious to leave.

We are getting an old fashioned winter storm here in Wisconsin and our electricity started flickering. As he was leaving he told me no less than 3 times to call him if we have any troubles or if the electricity goes out or if I just need him there for security and he'll be there.

What??? I just wanted to scream 'If you want to be there for us, then don't leave! But...I just smiled and shook my head. He has always had a strong need to protect us. It's confusing for a LBS to be left but told just call and I'll be there....