This is bittersweet and beautiful and perfect on so many levels that even after a second re-reading, I barely have words to tell you how much I love it. This reminds me all over again of everything that was good and wonderful about this original universe, and it's a true work of art. Thank you so much for the time and care put into this; it will forever stick in my mind as one of those very rare, very treasured, post-retirement gems.