Pointy needle? Not sure what you mean.
I cried over Ginny too. But I don't find my take on her in this story a big stretch from how she was portrayed in the series. She really was portrayed as a cold b*tch. And I didn't even make her that bad. Just lost really. 'Damaged' was the word Louise used and it fits. This scenario has been in my head for years, but I lacked the skills to write it then. It's nice to see that I was able to pull it off now. I guess I've grown!
It was hard writing this story as a mystery, because I kept getting sidetracked by the back story and wanted to pursue the romance angle!
![Kiss Kiss](https://www.shadolibrary.org/yabbfiles/Smilies/kiss.gif)
It's nice to go outside the box occasionally though, even if it's just to prove to myself that I can do it. And being me, it still ended up a romance of sorts! *snicker*
My beta tester was appalled at how bitter Straker got at one point in this story, but I don't think anyone could go through that kind of experience with a fiancee without a lot of self-blame and guilt. Do you? (I mean, not that I think you've ever been in that situation yourself, but as a general guy thing.)
Anyway, it was nice of you not to get bent out of shape by my psycho Ginny tale. I know how much you like her, and the way you portray her in your stories is as a really cool woman.
![Cool Cool](https://www.shadolibrary.org/yabbfiles/Smilies/cool.gif)
So, no offense intended. (And I hope none taken!)