SO called after receiving the email. I gave the phone to D7 and let her answer it. He spoke with her and then D3 took the phone and was off for a little while...lol. I was trying to finish cooking dinner (fried chicken, his favorite) when I got the phone for my turn.

He told me he got the email - I didn't know he had, and I was honestly surprised and said "You did? OK." He went on to say he had wireless in the complex he was at so he could check his email at the apartment - then he asked what he heard...I told him it was the chicken frying and said I'm sorry, I've really got to go before everything burns. I will talk to you soon , have a good night. I said this all very bubbly & upbeat.

I'm not even sure what he said to that, but he seemed a little surprised that I ended the call. I think he's surprised about the email as well and that turn of events. I think he was expecting I was going to fight him tooth & nail. Well, thanks to everyone here, there's really no use in prolonging the inevitable.

He also sounded very down - I have to wonder if he's intentionally sounding that way. Well, either that or he's thinking about my chicken and the dinner that he's missing!!! I know he likes it and it really wasn't intentional that I spoke of it - I mean, he could hear the chicken frying! LOL

I guess it's pointless to try and presume what he's thinking / feeling / acting - intentional or otherwise. I have to stop wondering those things, although it's very hard.

My friend in FL called - I had emailed her about the warm welcome home I received. Anyway - she's never really liked SO and is all about getting him out of my life. That disappointed me a little. Not having her in my corner. Oh well.

Anyway, I guess I've calmed down a bit with everyone's posts/ advice/ thoughts. I appreciate everyone's help. I'm sure I'll be back for more!!