I agree with Elsha, though a moment of brightness does not a happy story make. Despite this (which is as good as your continuation in the other direction, I might add) I expect a lot of pain and suffering in her future. Though I expect that will be up to whoever else picks up the thread…
Definitely a twist from where Robert had it going, which very nicely demonstrates the beauty of the cooperative sequel. No one knows where things can go or wind up!