Finally finished.
This has been a slightly vexing chapter in that the plot requires it in order for the following chapters to make sense, otherwise Simon's changed values and new motivations are too much of a switch from his previously stated positions.
Hence the delay in getting it out.
It might get reviewed in the future, but, for now, it's as done a deal as it will get.
Now, time to get the cleaners in for the next chapter...