Dear Anita,

Thank you again for your feedback and counsel…

I will refrain from asking about the email–unless she brings it up during the informal Q&A. I will be “bold” and ask “simple, bite-sized questions” in a gentle manner. I think last week’s revelation at the date—combined with a few too many drinks—made the idea of a coherent, sensible conversation null and void. I feel better equipped this week to ask the questions I’d need answers for.

I would rather know now if this is just a benign, casual friendship, as I don’t think I am cable of just that type of relationship with her. And I don’t want to enter that mindset only for the lines to possibly be blurred again in the future.

I will let post here on Friday about the conversation. And, yes, with her, drinks will certainly be involved.

Ryan