I've been "adopted" by four different cats over about a 40 year period. That cat that I have now is the first and only one that I've ever adopted from a shelter. All the rest of them just showed up and moved in. Cats have a fascinating way of being able to tell who cat people are.
You have been replaced?
Is this a case of "familiarity breeding disinclination"?
I've tried sitting on her lap, and stretching out on her computer keyboard while she's working. I don't get the same reaction from her as the cat does.
@bigpawbullets when do they say your ribs will heal? . . . And the lumps go down?