Me first!!! I just finished it. The confrontation be between Sam and his father was fantastic - and how he picked it was - great mirror on the canon scene. It amazes me how you used canon plot in this and STILL I was surprised.

And congratulations - its a great acheivement and a wonderful 'verse you've created. There's so many more stories I'd like to read. But before I loose those bunnies on you I'll let you bask in the glory of this!