I hadn't read the earlier story before so I got to read both one after the other. You captured the feeling and voice of the first story very well. Very nice! I really love a bit of angst as long as there is a happy(ish) ending. I also like that not everything is made completely better by screwing; they still have their insecurities and ingrained hurt. I can just imagine them a few days after this, still feeling their way through their renewed relationship.