NYGal: hopeful? Not so much

[Painter]

I wish you the very best of luck. I hope she wants to talk about reconciliation. I can just imagine the huge flock of butterflies you must have in your stomach.

From your previous interactions with her, I suspect your challenge will be to not suggest the next step. I'm an impatient and strong person, so I can understand the urge to say 'So - when do I move back in?' or 'So should we (xyz)?'

The squirrel may come towards you, but if you get up from your crouched position and take a step towards it, it will fly right back up the tree...