Thank you, darling. I loved writing an- as you said- unconventional bonding fic. It started out the normal way and I was halfway through...and then I got bored *snickers*

Nevertheless, I am thrilled you liked it because I really wasn't sure it would work this way. I don't write flashbacks much so I wasn't very confident. But I love that you enjoyed it and your wonderful words make me so very happy.

Thank you!