So sorry about W's tooth. I'm even sorrier that your Christmas gift had to stay wrapped. Maybe for New Years?
Anyway, about the vulnerability....There is a time and a place for it. Right now it is ok to show vulnerability in the sense of "I'm so sorry that you are hurting" or "I'm really aching to ML but I understand." You are doing the right thing by taking care of her when she is hurting. I pretty much suspect you are a good guy snook. That isn't a bad thing.
