I had a text message from Michael that he needed a break from all the hassle. He would talk to me today. I have been considering shutting my phone down for the day. I am a little tired of all the drama and requests for help myself. He has asked for money for over a week. Maybe he needs to take on a little more responsibility. I thought I had a soul mate but I am beginning to feel like I am stuck with a spoiled demanding whiner that needs to get his ass in gear. I have given him a chance few others have had and he  feels he can shut me down whenever he wishes. I will give him some space and let him figure some things out himself. I left a voice mail with Kate and have heard nothing from her.

I called Michael around nine thirty and left a message and about ten minutes later he called. He did not apologize for not calling. He said a lot of pushing in on him. He said he had been looking all over for work and he had quit the job at the station because they were convinced that he was taking the money and if it happened again he would be fired. He quit because there wasa good chance he could be framed and get into a bad situation. He mumbled something about Kate having a job and that the trip to California had opened her eyes. HMMMM for how long? He said his brother had also mentioned that he should be in Hermiston. I just don't think that he would be happy here especially with Kate and Mikey in Portland. Oh well, it was good hearing from him and I mentioned the car key might be in the trunk with electrical tape over it. He has the key that goes in the ignition but has not tried it. He said that a locksmith cost $75..

I did not hear any more from Michael and I do not intend to call him. If he wants to talk to me he can. I think I am going to stop chasing him and give him some space. He knows he can call me if he wants something. If not he is going to fade away anyway. I thought we were welded at the heart but that just may be my idea.

Nancy is going to be in town for a couple of days. We will probably have supper and discuss the family. Kim's grandfather died - I guess Nancy is coming as support for Kim.