The plot in this chapter certainly was a good break from the memory-hunting, although it did nothing to answer any more of the many many questions I have.
I have to agree with the others - I'm looking forward to that 2x4. This story is so fascinating, and I have absolutely no idea what to expect to happen next. You know I'm addicted when the first thing I do upon waking up in the morning is run to my computer to read the next part (every other day, that is). Hmmm, I think I have a tag line for you: "ML Thomspon: Making 6 a.m. much more bearable since 2008."