Hi Becky, I don't think that was a backslide. I think if you can handle the interaction just right, it could be a baby step. Friendly, breezy, looking and smelling good. Maybe a brief chat on the step. Hand the stuff over. The either he goes - or you say - hey, I'm just locking up as I'm heading out too.....even if you just go to Home Depot!

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