Darkwing:
You know, this could almost have been a story about an ordinary woman. That's an observation, not a criticism. Although I
do like to find more ubergirl action in the stories posted here, I admire the way you keep your characters real -- and I concur with the sentiments in your addendum (although I had to come up for air once or twice during that one sentence!
). Welcome to SWM! I think you've found a home for the kind of story you want to write. Looking forward to your next one.