OMG! This is heartbreaking. And yet, so well-written and good to read even if it does make my heart ache a little. Adding this to my favorites...
Author's Response: Thank you. It wasn\'t originally going to be QUITE this rough, but it sort of....grew.
GLad to hear you like it so much - afraid the next part will be a while (not finished in draft yet) but I have ideas for well over a dozen parts, so if you fancy hanging on in there... :-)