Thanks,
jen, Jo, kyple!
SBJ, eris, MoonlitRose, Luxe....a word about that last line. I've read (and quite possibly written) fic where Mick is so pathetically grateful for any scrap of affection from Beth that he's like a whupped hound. I'd like to think that Beth is just as grateful that Mick loves her. And...thank you, all of you. Last lines are the worst for me, so I'm glad I got this one right.
And -
SBJ - guess I'm finally learned that 'less is more', yes?
fairytoes, coco, janice...thank you. I'm glad you liked it!
LOL,
gl...I figured Mick would get his feathers ruffled a bit at Beth's comment.

Thanks for reading, sweetheart.