Thanks so much TeeeJ, Emily, and Lynn. I appreciate you taking a look at this!
I'm working on it in fits and starts, and it's a challenge as I've never written linear. And in fact, am not sure I can all the way through. I may skip around, come back and fill in other parts later.
I'm open to any criticisms. Please feel free.
A very tiny, somewhat unpolished part 2 is on its way.
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