These two don't make happy endings very simple, do they? Neither one has an easy time getting out of their own way to make room for someone else.

Hopefully the next chapter will come together fairly quickly, although some of that will depend upon how much time I get to write; things are getting a little busier even as the pace of the story picks up. Getting close to the end now! Thanks for continuing to read- I'm so glad that you're still enjoying the story!