It would help to explain why MIL (who wants us to split) said to me recently how calm I've been and gave me a big hug... and yet I've barely seen her for months. Amazing chance that I now know the recording device.
I went for a walk today and by another amazing chance W went past in the car... she is still supposed to be away on a break (and had offered to call as soon as they got back but hasn't).
By chance, it happened right in front of a local church leader who I'd never spoken to before. Part of my GAL plan is to do some boating. I spoke to the church leader for a while. They have a boat. I asked if I could borrow it. They agreed. GAL.
It's been a weird few days off coincidences considering I had also bumped into the sibling of FIL by chance who I'd not seen for years and they guessed right away the FIL was involved etc. We are meeting tomorrow.