*typing through tears* This is SO beautiful, and so heartbreaking, and -- despite everything -- strangely hopeful, too (or maybe that last bit is just the self-delusion talking). To have them finally come clean with each other and realize that they've been on the same side all along is such a relief, even if it only happens in fanfic and never on the show itself. This is one of those stories I will never forget, and will return to often, and I feel safe in saying that even though it isn't over yet. Thanks so much for this! *goes to cry some more*