I have copied part of an email I sent Wes just so I don't have to write it all over again:
Andy has just told me that his dad cannot breathe without assistance, so I'm even more upset than when I started this email to you. The poor thing is in Derby, half an hour away and I cannot even help him. He is holding up fairly well, but hiding his feelings.
His dad is only 60.
He has asked me to have the kids, probably on Friday. I have a meeting then so I'll just have to take them with me. There are childcare facilities. I have said I will go to Derby to be with him if he needs moral support. I feel so helpless. He says he will call me there if he feels any worse.
I like Andy's dad. The last words we spoke were in anger, and if he doesn't start breathing by himself, I won't get the chance to say I'm sorry
Anyway, that's my news. Feeling very alone right now.
