This was great, my friend! One of my favorite lines you wrote about the Munchers regarding Brian: "making him feel like he's holding me back, when most of the time he's the only thing holding me together." Loved that line!

And I think you analyzed the situation so well. The characterizations are spot on. And you even gave me a plot bunny, too.;)

I hope you had a good Christmas, and have a wonderful year in 2017! All my best to you. ~Kim