I'm baaaaaack my lovelies! With another story to raise hairs on the back of your necks.

Haha just kidding. I know I'm bad for super long author's notes, so I got the idea from one author I was reading to put my introductory stuff in a separate chapter. Brilliant, right?

Okay so this is an experimental piece I wanted to try for quite awhile, and have been planning for months. It's one of those weird ideas that hits you, and has you thinking it's either going to be brilliant, or really stupid So hey, we'll give it a shot, and see how it goes.

Ahh, short warning: some of you may find the subject matter during the flashbacks to Shelly's youth a bit disturbing. I'm trying not to go into sordid detail or anything, and my story's still rated T, but it does deal with some sensitive topics.

Btw, can't do things like this without a shout-out, of course =D First one goes to WogglebugLover. She just did a brilliant piece called "The Magic of the Music" starring Fabrizio and an OC, and hers is an excellent example of time-travel done right, in my opinion. I only hope I can do half as well.

Secondly, I know the majority of my readers were looking for another Tommyfic, and trust me, I'm NOT finished with Tommy Ryan. But until I get around to it (and I'm already plotting my next one), go check out "We Can Always Feel This Way" by scratchtheplans. EXCELLENT tribute to our dashing Tommy ^^

As with all my fanfiction, I try to follow the movie's plotline and dialogue to the letter when possible, only rearranging and creating room for my added OC. In that case I either add my own to what's already there, or let things alter as I see that my characters' presence might cause it to. For example, what we saw happen when Aimee stuck close to Tommy in "A Change of Tide" as the ship was sinking.

Soooo, what does this first chapter have to do with Titanic? Absolutely nothing! But patience, Darlings. If you don't read these bits right here, nothing'll make any sense later.

Okay, think I'm done prattling. So strap in and enjoy the ride! ^^