oh wow...i finally got to check this out after seeing it recommended approximately 567287368 times over at mtt and MAN...i am so happy i did. this was a perfectly crafted ensemble piece. i'm just in awe! you have nailed every character so amazingly well that it was almost intimidating to read (in a really enjoyable way, mind you). the jokes were fantastic and yet the moments of poignancy were just as great. you seriously raised the bar for all of us fic writers with this and it was a delight. amazing job!