Wow -- I missed the ending the first time you posted it, but I'm glad I finally got to read it! What a great story--I pretty much just sat and read it beginning to end. I always wondered what happened, and I'm glad that everything worked out. You have a great way of writing emotion and suspense (I think my stomach is finally unclenching), and your Brian and Justin (along with all the others) are great characters.

Thanks again--I'm glad this was reposted and that I finally got to read the terrific ending!