I got it...well I think I do. It's very intense, very detailed and very _direct_.
Was there anything worse than freezing? Dying. Dying would be worse than freezing.
The last (how direct the writing is) I think is key. The first two can easily throw us off. I don't think it's Caroline, though the detail can lead us to think so. I'd be very surprised.
I think. Great story. I'm always a sucker for details n' drama.

alcyone