I don't mind, Nancy, as long as LMouse doesn't. After all, this isn't my feedback thread. And thanks for the kind words.
And thank you for the comment on character-driven stories! I work with a guy who loved the original Battlestar Galactica back in the 70's and hates the updated version, but he's definitely in the minority. The original was all slash and bang and big explosions and pretty people posing for the camera. The new one is gritty and much more realistic. And that feeling of realism comes through on your story. Even as dumb as I am about Buffy and company, I figured that one of the characters was the Key, but I didn't know it would be Buffy's sister! Doesn't that open up a bottle of worm juice!
Take all the time you need to make this last chapter a doozy! And given the level of storytelling so far, I can't believe it will be anything but that. Keep them coming!
