I love this fic so far, I do, but something was always niggering at the back of my mind regarding this story.

“When I met Joyce, she gave me some direction, she gave me some guidance, and she gave some unconditional love that I needed.” This got me to realise that your fic is in some parts similar to Nautibitz's Older, but I guess that's the only way such a storyline can go, right? Any other way would be unacceptable and not realistic.

I certainly don't mean that you got your idea from her tho. I really find your fic intriguing. It's funny how the mind works aye? Thanks for sharing! :)