This story has been pulled to be reworked. It will be reposted in its entirely once it is complete. I'm not going to go into an egregious amount of detail about what led to this decision or explain why I've chosen to finally make it. Just know it is not something I do lightly or without a great deal of sadness and regret. I don't think I've given this sequel the care or consideration it truly deserves. How it exists on the page is not how it exists in my head-thus the need for reconciliation and re-do.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. I hope you stick around for the finished product, but I will understand if you don't.
CK