actually cryptic this time

So, I want to call contra boy back (or, respond to his email via telephone), because I am curious as hell, but what he said in his email? So much the thing I had scripted into this comedy of manners to happen next that I'm unsure I could stop laughing. Also? This despite the fact that he seemed convinced two days ago both that it would not happen and that it would be a bad idea if it did. And that it's him doing the thing, of course.

I think it's catching?