Excellent! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was fun for me as well.

I love the details you point out here, they feel central to the story. I particularly like the detail of Sam needing time for his anger to dissipate; I'd not thought about it like that, but you're right, that's what he was doing.

The boys are in love, of course, but it will never be easy for them. At least they have each other!