Agreed, on all counts (other than getting post-finale words out right away - I have some ideas rolling around in my head but alas am also hurtling toward the start of the spring semester). Thinking of that year when Neal was dead to his friends and 'family' makes my heart hurt, but I love that there are so many possibilities, so many tales to tell. And I just keep sticking my tongue out (metaphorically speaking) at Mr. Poopyhead (and glossing over the part where he says he talked to Tim and they agreed that Peter was smiling because he knew that the chase was on, as if the finale had basically just reset the series back to square one).

Thanks again for this lovely story, and I'll definitely be here to read if (when?) you have more post-series stories to tell. :-)

{{{HUGS YOU BACK}}}