*applauds* Man, you got the tone right. Justin, Brian, Rube and everybody else are pretty much in character, in itself noteworthy. And awww, your plot, it's as wonderful and painful as the whole canon arc surrounding the bashing itself.

Like all the other commenters, I have to congratulate you on your OCs, they're believable and likable - and cute! :D

Oh, this story rocks so much! So proud of you for finishing this in an impressive four weeks. You are awe-inspiring. I'm so glad Anna's post today got me to stumble over here and start reading. \:D/