I'm so pleased you liked Darla's and Dru's. I spent the most time on those two, and I'm afraid it rather shows. I'm also completely tickled Kate's worked for you. I the least pleased with hers. I contemplated deleting her but kept it in there for the reason you mention: I thought she was an interesting contrast.

And huzzah for the taste of self-flagellation! Thanks so much for letting me know you liked it, especially for letting me know why. *happy writer dance*