Dean is a good person. I apologise though, I wasn't aware you were so well acquainted; if you prefer to go alone or otherwise I won't mind. We could eat beforehand if you'd still like to go together.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend - is he doing any better? You've a kind heart Ernie. I worry Frustrating how?
I have been coping, I think. I've offered to pick up more hours at one of my places of employment and I'm hoping I can prove useful there and I think I'm more help than hindrance at What the Book, which is more than I was hoping for.