And that, in and of itself, then, became the twist. When you've gotten used to a writer's style, it's fun to have him every so often throw a curveball out, just to remind you he can't be predictable all the time! And, yes, I would have expected such an ending from
crimsonplum, as that fits her style, but, you followed along so well, I was glad to see you stretching in another direction. Between the two of you, this was really demonstrative of what collaborative efforts should be.