What the heck is this?

[2Times2Many]

Thanks for your input, Job.

Re the family picture. It wasn't his family, it was him. After he said he didn't think I should be in it, I thought about it for a couple of days and told him I thought he was correct. I shouldn't be in it. He immediately changed direction and said his parents would be extremely upset if I wasn't in the picture. Huh???

I spoke with my BIL about it later and he confirmed that the thought that I wouldn't be in a family photo never crossed his parents minds. I know they think the world of me and his Mom, especially, is very concerned about him and can't figure out what is going on with him. I don't talk to them about it.

I think the whole thing was an attempt to bait me into a fight.

I will purchase some duct tape. I had pretty much given up all hope and didn't really much care anymore. I thought he was a total lost cause ... and he still may be. But I think I'll continue to go about my business, leave the door ajar, zip my lips and see where things go.

Thanks again for the advice and perspective.

2T2M