W31, OM20, part II

[RBinBR]

Thanks, PL. OM was out of town today, so W had D over at the love nest for part of the day. I turned down an invite to go swimming there with them (remembering not to accept every invite from W, but to keep some distance and let her pursue me a little).

When I picked D up later, what should I see on the fridge but a copy of OM's Army enlistment pledge. I think he's supposed to go in a couple of weeks, after his father's wedding. I'm still somewhat skeptical that he'll actually go through with it -- he's really not the Army "type," as I've said.

I keep waiting for W to initiate an R talk about what happens after OM is gone, but she hasn't so far, which is weird, because she used to talk to me about him all the time. It could be that she simply doesn't know whether or not his going to basic training and then AIT amounts to the end of their R or whether it will continue in a long-distance capacity. It could be that she's decided that it will end, but doesn't want to tell me because she's afraid that I would just ask her why she doesn't end it now. It could be that she's afraid to initiate an R talk with me right now because she's afraid that I might still file for divorce. Who knows? At least those questions aren't keeping me awake at night.

I also came to the realization today that (we're still assuming he actually goes, remember?) I don't think OM is going to "move out" when he goes to basic training. That is, I think he's going to leave all his stuff in their apartment. W certainly hasn't made any comment about wanting to move back or anything about getting rid of her apartment.

Anyway, it seemed to be a good day for some idle speculation.