Thanks for your kudos regarding my handling of the phone call. I realized I no longer think and plan what I'm going to say in DB fashion. I could have been a little more affirming, I suppose.
I agree with your assessment of the situation and also your way of dealing with it in these circumstances.
I will just go with the flow, tweaking and adjusting as I go along. But I will keep in mind to have no expectations and continue on with GAL. I really do expect a retreat now. It's still very evident as you say that he is still doing his skanky thing and light years before any transparency from him.
Good point that the contact does not mean the same to him as it does to me.
