Oh, this was just lovely. Very well done.

Don't stop there! You can make this a multi-chapter story, come on! :oP It is very good, and a very creative idea, of her being in a car accident elsewhere. We need more "missing years" stories, and I can easily see this as part of their tale during 1915-early 1916.

Aww- so sweet :) really well written and fluent and unique idea!

Tacxxx

AH, this is beautiful. I love how you've captured their dynamic. And this bit " but they are friends and allies, and each at least partially reliant on the other – one to stoke fires, and the other to tamp them down. The symmetry of it fits." I think is the most perfect line to describe S/T. Keep it up, I truly enjoyed reading this and I sincerely hope you do write more.

I love it! Impeccably done! You've really nailed Branson's character and perspective. I can't wait for you to continue! ASAP!