I'm glad you were inspired to finish this story. I really enjoyed it. smile The contrast in their experiences growing up was poignant, but their life together as a family was beautiful.

Deadly Chakram: I graduated in 1990 - we were "The Class of the New Decade". smile

Marcus: Bwaahaahaa! Great X-Files quote! I will always remember New Years 2000. ABC was live on the air for 24 hours straight, hosted by Peter Jennings, showing celebrations from every time zone. I will never forget the fireworks in Moscow contrasted with the darkness of an African refuge camp, where everyone was already asleep because they had nothing to celebrate. Absolutely heartbreaking!

You can find my stories as Groobie on the nfic archives and Susan Young on the gfic archives. In other words, you know me as Groobie. wink