Yes!! That's exactly what I was trying to convey, that for Stephen to be intimate with and console himself in Jon is the opposite of his self-injury -- you hit the nail right on the head. :D

You think this is the pefect them?! Thank you, sweetie! That means a lot.

Awww, I'm sorry I made you hurt inside! Even though it was "in the best kind of way." That's pretty much how I felt after reading some of the most angsty parts of RD.

Thank you for leaving such a wonderful response, darlin'. I'm sure it doesn't need saying how special your comments are to me. <3 <3 <3