You got across very effectively how hard it was for Martin to admit that he needed help, needed Danny. Excellent stuff.

Thanks so much! That whole section was an experience to write... I'm a lot like Martin myself--I tend to keep big emotional things private, and obfuscate about them endlessly--so the entire passage was an exercise in wondering what I would do in that kind of situation, or hoping I would have the courage to do, maybe.

And may I say that I love your icon? I hope it means that we could try CBS for heresy.

ooooh... bonfires, yes