Wendy, you are killing me here! I don't post often, but I have to say this is one of THE most gut-wrenching stories I have ever read. You weren't kidding when you say your fans eat angst for breakfast! smile I have to go get a new box of kleenexes now.
whinging whinging whinging whinging
Marcy

(Elrond's blessing at the departure of the company from Rivendell)

"Farewell, and may the blessing of Elves and Men and all Free Folk go with you.
May the stars shine upon your faces!"
-Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien