Pshaw, in Joan-world, it's only babble if it's boring and/or I don't agree with you. Since neither of those things are true, you're okay. *g* And ITA with your theory of Martin's baby-steps away from Victor. It's one thing to strike out and follow his own career path- that's acceptable, if not smiled upon. But to say, "Dad, I have a huge crush on my sexy Latino coworker. My sexy male coworker," well, that's a new level of play. And I don't think he's at that point yet, poor repressed fella.