Aw, thank you! I'm glad the story matched up to the music. Like I said in the A/N, this had been in my head for a long time, and when the news of R.E.M.'s breakup hit, it immediately drew this song to mind. I guess it had stewed long enough, because yesterday it wouldn't let me not write it. I love it when stories do that.

Anyhoo, I'm beyond pleased that you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for reading! <3