I agree with you completely. As a chapter, this installment has a different tone, style and feel to it. BUT in my mind all of the chapters of this little series have been one shots as I write each one with that purpose in mind. I thought about breaking this up and posting it in parts, interspersed with humour but in the end figured it stood better as a one shot.

Thanks though for the kind words, I am glad you enjoyed it and took the time to let me know :)