I agree gg, to both scenarios, so I'm actually glad he's going away with the ow on Thursday for a few days, he can everything he needs from her, I get time to just be...I think I'll also say given that he'll be doing something each night around the boys bed time, we'll put a hold on the goodnight calls for the time he's away, , not as an f you but just do what have to do and we'll see you when you get home. I don't want to be the cause of any more tension in his life, at least not amy that I could prevent by backing off. This is what a true friend would do, I think, be there if needed, but not in his face.