Well, I did it.  It was uncomfortable, and not the way I would have wanted to do it, but I did it.  This was the most difficult goal that I’ve completed so far because I was embarrassed for my past behavoir and nervous that I’d be rejected.  I was afraid that he wouldn’t accept my apology or that he’d respond with anger.  He played the same game that Mr. Cheap Phone played, pretending that he didn’t know what our problem was.  Perhaps that’s a male ego saver.  Anyway, I feel better after having apologized, and I truly hope he doesn’t feel worse.