When John was nice to me I would begin to wonder what was up. Usually it was more like polite indifference and we just kind of co-existed. If i got more than that, it usually followed up with wanting something from me. Typically, that would be money and later after he lost his auto, mine. I just find most alcoholics to be motive driven and apply their behaviours to the mission they wish to accomplish. In other words all part of the game. I have to agree though in the beginning, before I got wise, I used to be excited too when he was nice and sober....but the shoe always dropped.