So, I got the story. Big Picture is that Munchkin was alone all day and had heard from Toxic Troll an hour before she called DH, with promises from her mother of food and ice cream. It was just taking a while (1 freaking hour).

I get that she wants to be with us, I also get that its a long time alone, but she needs to buck up and understand that creating drama will eventually drive me away.

Im so burned out on steplife, we couldnt even get away for 2 days, 2 nights before drama. Its always drama. Thanks for listening to my drivel!