I'm a little late in announcing the fact that another new short story has been posted, this time prompted by another VAMB exchange.  My recipient provided me with the first line: "Do you know how far this is supposed to go?" 

As usual, I was a bit surprised with the direction my muse took in using that line.  The result was the story "All the Way," which, I suppose is also an answer to that question.  I have to admit to humming the old standard "All the Way" sung by Frank Sinatra for days after writing this, too. 

The title resonates on several levels, I think--in the way the crew uses it to describe their captain and in the way we do whatever it takes to help those we love.  It is a bit angsty, but I also think it is a bit hopeful, too. 

Enjoy! 

Miz

Just to let everyone know that there is a followup to this story now called "All the Way Back." I just couldn't leave our favorite couple so sad. o:)