Thanks for all of the compliments, Anti-K!
TOGOM was one of those episodes that I swore I'd never base a story around because I didn't think I had anything new to say, but Shallowford's challenge sparked my imagination. I love writing the back story for minor characters, and turning the Vatman clone into Barry was the perfect bridge to bring these two episodes together. I'm writing the sequel now - I'm already up to 56 pages, with several scenes still to write...but half of those pages will head right on over to the other side of the boards! Barry is enjoying life with his new girlfriend.