My breath hitched a bit when I saw this in New Posts, having read the Gnomie thread.
But I'm a grown woman after all.
Do what you need to, babba.
Pets are family, and nothing is more important than family.
I wouldn't want you here with half your mind and heart elsewhere.
If we can't do it this time we'll do it another time, they're bound to go away at least for a weekend.
I have a month to get over it now at least