I just read this whole thing today. AMAZING...although i will admit, i'm still mad that Sam died, but ah, i guess that is life sometimes, especially in stories to make them work :-)
Author's response
Hi there doyleangel,
Thank you.
I know killing Sam was a necessary evil. The rest of the story wouldn't have worked other wise.
Thanks so much for your review. It's really nice to get one for something you wrote a while ago!!