I would second Oshun's comment. Although the anguish of these characters was palpable, their strength and humanity was what came through the most. Like Indy, I liked the changing PoVs and the chance to see them from the outside, where their actions seemed to become the focal point.

Was the story that inspired this a B2MeM piece? I am just beginning to read and comment, and I'd like to read it. I always enjoy your stories.

ETA ... whoops, sorry, Indy! That was obviously meant to be a top-level comment, but I clicked the wrong link. >.