What a difference a week makes.  SO arranged for a call with Bratty McBratFace after her prior texts from a week ago indicating they were 'not doing well' and had a relapse of mono.  SO's report back painted a very different and very upbeat picture.

Bratty seemed happy after her long weekend in Denver with Nutter GF (apparently they were there for a wedding in Nutter GF's family).  Bratty seemed re-energized and said she is doing well enough in her post-bacc 2.0 classes except for Physics (her nemesis LOL) which she says is really hard.  She has mid-terms coming up next week.

Bratty also said she was still planning to complete the full year program of post-bacc 2.0 and is planning to take the MCAT in April.  She is applying in the spring for a Fall 2023 admission at one specific medical school in the LA area (apparently is is fairly new and is offering the first 5 years of applicants free tuition, but it is a small program so only about 30 are accepted each year.  And 2023 is apparently the last free year).  She is realistic that it is a long-shot but wants to try.  If it doesn't work out she will apply more broadly for the Fall 2024 admission.  She plans to work in the interim year or two but didn't say doing what specifically.  So, her doctor dreams are alive and well.  We'll see if they still are after taking the MCAT.

Things are apparently going well with Nutter GF.  SO asked her if things are 'getting serious' and if they are exclusive.  Bratty said they are not exclusive but that doesn't mean things are not serious.  

Then Bratty mentioned that she and Nutter GF will be in our area the weekend before Thanksgiving for another wedding in Nutter GF's family.  She did not ask to stay with us (YAY) so they may be staying with Nutter GF's family.  She did ask SO if she can stop by to pick up her inflatable kayak currently being stored in our garage to take back to her communal house.  Which I am thrilled about since it finally gets that thing out of my garage.  That is actually the last of Bratty's junk in the garage at least - she is now down to 2 bins of stuff and one guitar (both stored in SO's office).  YES YES YES YES YES!  I reminded SO that once she takes the kayak we're not taking it back so its her responsibility from here on out and he said absolutely yes.

Bratty said she and her communal house roommates are having a Thanksgiving party - so no more stress about Bratty staying for Thanksgiving here.  I did remind SO that if he wanted to invite Bratty and Nutter GF to stay for lunch or dinner that was fine with me, but he should plan on cooking/hosting.  He said he would like to make the offer so we'll see what happens.  Bratty may say no or want to meet at a restaurant instead, which is all fine.

Finally Bratty asked him if we were inviting BM Darth Vader to our wedding reception next summer.  SO nearly fell over before he said hell no.  Why would anyone invite their ex to their re-marriage?  She asks the dumbest questions sometimes.

So that is the news from Bratty McBratFace.  It was nice to see SO happy and not worried after Bratty's upbeat attitude.  Let's hope it continues!