I loved this story, though it broke my heart. Ray was so gut-wrenching in his lost'ness'. Yes, I just made up that word. Here are some lines that really got me:

Not that he's ever been screwed by his superiors before.

I love that line, the sarcasm is just oozing.

"I will handcuff you to the door handle of this truck, if I have to." His teeth clench. "Don't force me."

oooh, don't mees with Fraser. He screwed up once letting Ray get away, and he's not gonna make that mistake again.

He makes a face, grumbling, "I sound like a self-help book. 'Drug withdrawals in three easy steps.' Lord."

So much has changed. Fraser always sounds like a self-help book, but is only just realising how lame it was. Poor Fraser.

"I don't want to be dried soup," Ray decides.
"That's very sensible of you, Ray."

awww, how very ray-like, makes you just want to hug him all better.


Thanks for an amazing story!!