*happy sigh* What a wonderfully epic, satisfying read this was. I inhaled the entire thing in less than 24 hours, which, believe me, I did not have time to do. LOL. And yet I couldn't stop reading. I adored your Jim and your Leo -- they were both just spot on and strong and lovable and flawed. And I really, really loved how many interesting and likable female characters you had here too, especially Gram, Patty, Uhura and Christine. (And the reunion scene with Gaila had me in a bit of a puddle.) Thanks for a great read. :-)