Phone calls

I got two interesting phone calls on Thursday.

The first was my father-in-law (can I still refer to him as that, if we are separated?). He had just that day found out where his daughter was being held, and only because I had emailed the address to his ex-wife, Mary's mother. He asked me a lot of questions, some very personal, but I answered them as honestly as I could. He was very angry with Mary for what she did, but even more so for not telling him or contacting him sooner. He was even more angry with N for not returning his phone calls over the last three weeks. I can't blame him.

The second was later that evening, when Mary phoned to talk to G. We were just having dinner, and he put his down to talk to her. After a while, he said she wanted to talk to me and handed the phone over. Not much has changed in her attitude, but I think she may be softening a little.

Interestingly, she said that N has another letter for me. I asked why she is giving him letters for me. She said that she was "covering her back" but couldn't explain any further. Her paranoia is now getting ridiculous. She needs help. At least we are able to discuss the house sale and related issues like adults.