In Poland, if his on permanent contract, he should be paid no matter if it was after the holiday or just a random day. If he's on mandate contract, he'd have to show a sick leave from a doctor to get 80% of his wage for that day. And if he just took a day off on mandate contract, he wouldn't get paid at all, cause it's per hour. But that's only in Poland, I don't know what it's like in US (or rather in your state, cause I suppose each state may have different laws).
Fighto!
Lol, Ash describes himself as 'dick' XD But he's a warm fuzzy teddy bear on the inside

But if he hates someone, he'll be a real dick

Which kinda seems healthy actually XD I used to have similar problems as you with Kyle, now it's better, but he hates explaining things so he gets really upset when he has to, so he still raises his voice QuQ Oh well, I put up with it and try not to take it too personally
Well, I've always wanted a healthy relationship, but how can you build one if you're slowly going insane yourself, right?

So I'm doing it for myself, for him and for our future children
I confirmed the appointment today and I'm starting to be scared shitless.

So I hope it will be at least decent.