This story stemmed from a conversation I had a long time ago with a friend. I don't recall the exact topic but I found myself pouring out the confession about family that Kasumi has with Dr. Kimura. Without the references to the Tendos, it's basically verbatim. Anyway, like a lot of things in my life, I was inspired to write, to take my words and put them into someone else's mouth. Kasumi was the logical choice. I understand that she is out of character, but really, what IS her character anyway?

Originally, I had an outline of what I wanted to write involving more family drama, including their blatant refusal to accept Kasumi as anything more than what they already saw her. I also saw more visits to the doctor and for a short time envisioned something with Ranma, but I've been writing on this a paragraph or so at a time for almost a year after the first couple of chapters. It kind of took on a life of its own and my main concern throughout this whole process was maintaining the same kind of vibe for the whole thing. I didn't want too much melodrama, I just wanted something more for Kasumi, something better.

I'm sure that I could have added more of what I originally intended and maybe I'll go back and try to, but this is to date my longest and one of my best stories ever completed. I didn't expect to finish it but it did that on its own.

For sticking with it, whether you liked it or not, I thank you. It has been a labor of love, truly.

Thank you.