You guys are great, I really appreciate all of the feedback on building a backstory for Sam. Everyone's feedback was great. Oh, and thanks to so many of you for your service.
Chapters 1 and 8 received minor tweaks to help with later consistency. Probably not anything you should worry about missing.
Chapter 9 is done, and being looked at by a couple other pairs of eyes. I'll probably post it later today unless there are significant problems I don't see.
Thanks,
-SM