I think what I like best about this story (and many of your stories) is that it's not all easy-peasy linear narrative, with obvious if-then actions. I enjoy trusting you as a writer, trusting that you've carefully crafted the parts and pieces so that it's a satisfying story, regardless of the happy-ending aspect of it. (I mean, I love a happy ending as much as the next girl, but sometimes that's not the story that needs telling.)

Granted, I'm bursting with OH NOES and WUT?!?!? and wild speculation right now, but it's in all the best ways; I don't know where this is going, but I *know* it'll be good and worth the wait! (But, oh Friday, PLEASE HURRY.)