Confusion continues

Hannah keeps bursting into tears. I asked whether it was Nathan’s fault and she said “No, it’s my hormones. I feel raw and troubled and emotional.” I said “You and ninety per cent of the world, sweetheart, so join the club.” It didn’t help, so I made her a cup of tea and pretended I had some paperwork to do in my bedroom.

Philippa has asked me out again. She nervously cornered me in the kitchen yesterday and invited me to a showing of some arty Italian film. It’s on tonight in the city. Now, morally, the thing to do at this point is to say “Actually Philippa I’m seeing someone now so it’s not a good idea.” But what I did was scan Emily’s work schedule in my head and, having remembered that she’s working tonight, said “That sounds great.”
So we’re getting a bite to eat at 6 and then making our way to the cinema.
What am I doing??????

RC 13-11-10