Okay, here it is... this story is almost completely written -- I have nine parts done, so anything after that will be part ten. I wasn't sure whether I should post before Thanksgiving or not, since a lot of people travel, visit, etc. But then I thought I shouldn't be America-centric goofy

That this story exists at all is due to Kathy Brown, who nagged and begged so nicely, and then turned out to be an incredible, essential, brilliant beta-reader smile

I also owe quite a lot to Claire Hess, who does a great job keeping me on track.

Anyway, hope you enjoy this!

PJ