Thank you, Caroline, Irene, Pam, Tank, Shelley, Maria, Tricia, Rivka, Hazel, Merry, Saskia, and Jen smile . Your feedback means so much to me -- especially after a really bad day like today (as I was whining about on IRC -- it wasn't pretty).

Caroline, I didn't even realize there were that many smoochies in this part laugh .

Rivka, the first line you quoted is my favorite line in the whole story -- but it isn't my line -- it's Tricia's. It was one of her comments for the story and I thought, wow, that would sound great for Lois to say -- so, thanks, Tricia laugh .

Tank, I promise there is something for you in the next part. But for the rest of you, I promise that the wham is very short and is overcome quickly.

- Alicia laugh

Laura "The Yellow Dart" U. (Alicia U. on the archive)

"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." -- Christopher Reeve