You're welcome! Given that one of Bodie's criteria for an available woman is that she has to be "warm", I figure "plaything" pretty much sums up his general attitude a good chunk of the time.

They *are* sexist pigs, just like almost all men of their age and decade - even Ray, though I think he has a glimmer of awareness, and will probably come around to a more mature viewpoint in time. But right now I love them for their sexism...

I'm glad you liked it! :-)