Wow, what a poignant character study on Susan! This is absolutely gorgeous and heartbreaking. I teared up right around the middle, just as Susan learns of the train wreck. I love how you've managed to tie each part of Susan's life to the sea that she so loves, and the distinction that this is not a punishment for her to be left behind, and that she finally learns that it is easier to let out the emotion than to bottle it in.

Also, that image of Susan standing outside the cottage with a glass of wine is just gorgeous.

(And I giggled at the Hoard of Bankers!)

Love this so much. Very beautiful!