international frustration

So, I called Dayton this morning just to confirm everything. And the conversation was fine until he wondered why I was planning to keep my suitcases of books at Morris's house. "Are you in business with Morris now?" "Yes! He helps me with my research. You know that." "I don't have a problem with-"

With what? I don't know. My calling card hung me up. And now it won't let me through.

Did we need another reason to disagree and misunderstand each other? NO. I've wondered when his jealousy would be expressed - Morris and I are really close, and Morris is in love with me, and he's my right-hand man ("my best workmate"). To do my research, I need Morris. What did Dayton mean by "business"? Oy. And him not understanding the nature of my work only makes it all worse.

And, Dayton has malaria again, which can only be making him cranky.

And the stupid lines are busy now. I can spend hours trying to reach him, but I have SO MUCH TO DO. Papers to write! Laundry to wash! Packing to complete!

So, this is a no-win. If I spend the time to keep calling him, I'll be frustrated when I reach malaria boy and we talk it through to be clear. If I don't, then we're both frustrated with not having things clear.