I'm totally in love with your story.
Squee!

I walk a razor's edge between grotesque and schmoop, and somehow manage to keep it real, and painful, and compassionate. And funny.
It's a tricky balancing act, that's for sure. Have no idea how I'm doing it, really, but am v. happy that apparently it works. :)

Heee! *pets Angel*
Not a great talker, our Angel. *pets him too*

Heee! *Scolds Angel*
For being a naughty boy? Can't help it, I don't think...