I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it so much! It's always fun to write that first fic in a new fandom, and even better to hear that the voices and descriptions work.

And you're certainly not alone in feeling bad for Vince. He's a dick, yeah, but he's also RIGHT. Sure, he's letting his contrariness toward Brian color what he sees, but you can see where he's coming from, too. Especially because of the way Mia puts Brian right in Vince's path by dangling the fact that she's going to that restaurant with Brian instead of Vince. I really dislike Mia in that moment, because that's such a petty, stupid thing to do. She should have known better; she's known Vince long enough to know that he wouldn't take it out on her, but on Brian instead. *clears throat* Heh. Let that little diatribe run away with me. Sorry about that.

Anyway, thanks so much for the feedback (and the rec). *blushes like a blushing thing* I really need to find the time to actually read some of the challenge responses; I bookmarked yours the minute I saw it. I've been so overwhelmed that it's a miracle I got this written at all. I'm glad I did, though, because from what I've seen, this is a hell of a fandom. I certainly hope I can find the time to write more, too.