Gah, this is such good stuff. So much emotion. So much excellent characterization. I love it!

I only recently got into the fandom, and just wow!
Great story!

And they lived happily ever after. Oh, wait. You don't mention what happens. You don't have to, though. According to my calculations, which are usually pretty accurate, there's approximately a 76.8% chance that Billy survived. Sure, it's not that good of a number but it's good enough.

And Rick losing his lunch never gets old. Lol Poor guy, I'm surprised he's not taking anything to settle his nerves after so many close calls with losing his teammates. Great job!