So it's begun. The ex calls me first thing this morning: his girlfriend's contract to buy the house was signed. He wants my help in finding painters, floor refinishers, electricians, contractors, roofers, landscapers. For renovating her house, so they can move in there while an extension to his house is being built. Now it's a hurry up and get 'er done time crunch. She hasn't the time, since she lives almost an hour away and needs to close her current house and pack. He hasn't the time, since the end of academic year is his "busy season" with final projects and grading. They also want to vacation and travel abroad this summer. No mention of our kids in this whirlwind. What a guy.