Falling Pianos: Wayward Wife & LRT (8)

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PP,
Thanks brother! Yeah that was a crummy weekend to say the least.

Journaling:
STBX agreed to meet up for lunch today. She sent me a TM that they were on their way so I knew that she was bringing the kids. No worries, that just makes it easier to be friendly and casual.

I decided to be a few minutes late and I pulled up next to her car in the parking lot. We both helped get the kids out of the car. She hugged me and said it was good to see me. She also mentioned that she liked the bracelets I was wearing.

The conversation was all light and casual. We talked about the kids, her new opportunities at work, but nothing even close to R talk. I was friendly and engaged the whole time. I made eye contact with her whenever I could and noticed she had watery eyes for half of lunch, but I won't go as far as to say they were tears. I've also noticed that her hands sometime tremble but this could just be from lack of sleep or something.

We smiled at each other whenever the kids did something funny and held a fairly steady conversation. We both agreed it was time to go after about 40 minutes. I helped load the kids into her car. Once both kids were strapped in, STBX waited by the side of the car and gave me a hug. Then I pulled a Starsky, gave her a kiss on the cheek, and told her she looked amazing. She said, thank you, and told me that I've never looked better. Then, she asked if she could have another hug.

Then she walked over to the driver side and said thank you. I asked for what. She said it was for agreeing to meet up with them. I smiled, wished her a good day with the kids, and said goodbye.

I felt it went pretty well. No big deal really. I figured it would. No breakthroughs. No expectations.