>>>>>>>>Why the long explanation to Tracy? She is already in your camp. Try responding directly to your accuser.
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>>The above was my question. It is a very simple one. You have failed to answer it. Responding at length to Tracy and not to Mike directly begs the question "Why?". And you may continue wondering about my intent.
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>A question is a question, an advice is an advice. Your statement above consists of a question, an observation and an advice.
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>The combined replies I gave directly to Mike should be enough for a further chat between him and me. The next move is for him.

Fine. I'll make it simple for you. Why the long explanation to Tracy and not to Mike?

UPDATE: Never mind. I have my answer.