Nope. He is not a really close friend...I would hate hurting his feelings, but I care about George's welfare.

I have emailed his GF, and I know her well enough to tell her she can just say no, and I will go along with that.

I am sure there is something like kidney/thyroid/diabetes going on with the thirst and weight loss. I just want to get the basics covered so George doesn't 'piddle on the new carpet'.

I'll go with what my friend says.