I like it - the way he lets everyone down, the tiny hint of Steven/Flannery, the way he puts himself down. Nicely done.

HE DESERVES ALL THE CRAP THAT HAPPENED TO HIM.

...not. I love Steven and you just made me love him even more. This was really pretty piece, I loved the Flannery bit.

"He never bothered to rekindle the fire." It's such a great line because their ship is called Candlestickshipping and when a candle goes out...

But you probably already knew that. Amazing~

-RV