*Gestures as if I've just sipped some of the finest wine, in the same elegant manner as only a true wine connoisseur would*
So well written and ending with such a teaser, satisfying yet unsatisfying, for this Part 2. I must say 'ole Chap, a jolly good show and job well done.

Connoisseur of literature might be a bit more appropriate, given that I'm a beer drinker by my strong German heritage. B) Definitely looking for future installments of this story.
And I accepted your friend request graciously, just as soon as I realized I had to click the radio button inside the box showing your avatar, in order for the request to be accepted. Yeah.. Heck of a work day. Lol. =brain dead.