That's right, thanks Annab! Good thing I took my age off my signature!

So, after W walked by my window and looked up at me and our eyes met... I sent her a text: "I saw you!" She wrote back: "Sorry. I didn't mean to stalk." With a smiley face. I sent a red - cheeked smiley face back. Then she called me. I answered.
Her: I guess I did mean to stalk you.
Me: I can't say I'm offended.
Then we talked about more mundane house stuff that seemed more like an excuse on her part to talk. Then she said, well, it was nice to hear your voice. Me: it was nice to hear your voice, too, honey.
Damn, I wish I had left out the honey part.

So then my friend arrived at the restaurant for dinner. We had a nice time and I think she has no idea that W and I are apart. I felt a little like a fraud, but thankfully it didn't even come up. On the way home I just sobbed all the way. Dinner with this friend just reminds me of the old days when the four of us would get together and everything was normal. Then the friend texted and said, are you ok? You seemed sad. (So much for my Academy Award performance.) I assured her that I'm OK and yes, I'll see you at the game tomorrow.

What a day.

11/4/15 W revealed EA/2 months later became PA with co-worker
Reconciling since late April 2016
Don't give up until it's time, then move on
Be patient, strong and kind but never a doormat