wow, hon, thanks! That's so nice of you to say, and I'm thrilled you're enjoying it!

I am hardly ever one to follow an extended fic

I am so with you on that -- I loathe WIPs (with notable exceptions *bg* -- like Mirabella in HP). Just two more parts to this one, however, and the next one should be up next week. I appreciate your making an exception! *hugs*