I need some advice. I called Levi to tell him that Adrian was admitted into the hospital, and may need surgery. He didn't answer his phone, so I left him a message explaining all of the details and the number that I can be reached at. I haven't heard from him, and I'm not surprised.

Today, however, Levi's sister Erica sent Adrian two bouquets of balloons and two stuffed animals. I didn't tell her that Adrian's in the hospital, so I'm assuming Levi relayed that to her.

I haven't spoken to Erica since Levi informed her that she was not allowed to communicate with me or have a relationship with Adrian. I believe that was back in August.

I'm very disappointed with the way she conducted herself, and I'm disgusted that she allowed Levi to have so much control over her that she stopped speaking to me, or taking any interest in Adrian. I've sort of lumped them all — Levi's family and friends — together in my brain as, to quote George Bush, "the axis of evil". I really hold nothing but contempt for these people.

I don't know what this gesture means. It's confusing the hell out of me and I'd just as soon choose to ignore it. However, some friends and family of mine seem to think that I must at least thank her.

I don't want to thank her. I don't want to engage with these people at all. What do you think? Do I have to say thank you?