Oh boy, I've been lapse in responding to all these wonderful comments. I'm very glad people enjoyed this little story, and even a few who think there should be a sequel to this.

I intended this from the beginning to satisfy two challenges. The obvious one was the plot untwist Hazel made a while back on the other message board. With the unspool challenge, I thought I might try surprising people with it by not advertising it in advance. It seems it worked out pretty well with all the comments towards the humor in the story.

As for sequel possibilities, I'll have to mull it over. I never intended this to spawn a larger story or sequel. But never say never. smile

Thanks again for all the wonderful comments. Thanks to Rivka, LabRat, Laura, Bella, Tricia, CC, Marnie, Jose, Anna, Merry, Julie, and Melisma.

-- Roger

"The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." -- Benjamin Franklin