Way to step it up. I never considered telling it from the other guy’s perspective. I might have to answer your upping of the ante and tell the tale of woe from the narrator’s perspective. Thanks for my first sequel!

I am quite relieved. I didn’t want to insult your original story (which was wonderful, by the way). I look forward to reading it!

No insult, not in the least. You did fuel some further writing though. I feel that the other man’s tale has been defined by you so I’ve paralleled your sequel with own of my own told by the narrator. I must admit that I am curious about the homecoming for man #2 (I call him Tim in my mind, a name that was lost meeting the 1024 requirement) and how his family/friends received his story if it was told at all. I guess it’s your turn for some gut wrenching theatrics. Go forth!