I'm seeing lots of chatter now about how we haven't spoken to them in a couple of days now, and the deal is about to collapse. Though none of the sources are very reliable.

Personally, I think we probably have gone radio silent with them for a day or two, but only as a negotiation tactic. It's all part of the posturing dance. Their director has been puffing his chest out and talking shit recently. I think this is Berta's way of saying "Oh yeah? Well we have clout too. And it's time you realized it. Stop fucking about and come meet in the middle."