although it's a close call between that and every other word in the essay

Ha! Thank you!

but they weren't the only thing in the world for each other. If they were, they wouldn't, imo, be the heroes they are.

Exactly. Also, their love wouldn't be as real--I don't think it could last if it were any other way.

Thanks again, and I'm glad you shared the love in the other post. It's so nice to have so much B/A love floating around.