I'm willing to say this ... Story 1 is called 'Junction'. Story 2 is called 'Bridge'
You are a talented writer and playing your story out very well. The answers we are wanting, the scenes we are hoping to see, will take their time it seems. You are the author I can see who writes the 1,000 page stories, because you are meticulous with your setup, and you enjoy your readers getting a good intrigue
I am enjoying the ride!
