thank you so much! I can't tell you how cool it is to get such an in-depth comment, and I really appreciate your taking the time to write *g*.

I'm glad you liked the story - I really enjoyed writing it. (had to dredge my memory for the stages of drunk, but it was fun *g*)I tried to make the ending hopeful, but there was no way to really wrap it up - nothing ever gets solved in one night, does it? :)

Anyway - thanks again for your kind words!