Okay, this is going to be an author's note. Sorry.

Firstly, I would like to personally apologize for those last two chapters. I took a really cool story idea and trashed it with arguably the worst Mary-Sue I have ever published. At least Ali was endearing...ish :) Anyway, it's just painful for me to read now.

Secondly, I'm putting this up for adoption if anyone wants it. If no one claims it, assume Ekaterina stays in the Soviet Union and gets over John like a normal person. I really am just out of ideas for this and I can't redeem it. Sorry if I'm letting anyone down here, but it's beyond hope. Just...god, I want to slap myself sometimes.

Recap: RUNNING IS UP FOR ADOPTION SORRY FOLKS if you want it, float me a PM

Thanks, Ali