still waiting

[Ahoy]

I will be careful not to have expectations! I think (mind reading) that he probably was just lonely for someone to share his good news with. He certainly didn't ask me anything about my work, or my family, or anything else about me. (This is standard for him, and he wonders why he doesn't have any close friends.)

Maybell, I did enjoy the dinner. I just think of it as having dinner with a friend, which is easy since I'm not feeling romantic toward him right now anyway.

I was able to appreciate that he wanted to thank me and be friendly, and am being careful not to attach any more importance to it than that.

Thank you & bdub for the responses! It's nice to have folks cheering me on, and to return the favor.