Okay - I swear that is short. See? It has lots and lots of dialogue which makes it much less in word count, even if it looks long. It's a visual trick. Completely. 

I can do more flattery, in particular if it will keep you writing with me. ;) 

Sleep well. I am off on a fishing trip on the morrow, so I won't be back until... sometime Sunday'ish (because I get home and then leave right off for a family vacation just after). Provided I don't get et by a bear.