I'm glad that you enjoyed it! I like to think that Reaper!Bones doesn't live forever though I admit to not thinking much beyond the end of the fic as to the possible outcomes because I have the same concerns as you.

It just about broke my heart to kill Gaila off but she makes the most perfect Ghost of Christmas Present, doesn't she? I hate that JJ totally didn't even remember her name during his commentary on the DVD. It tells me that she's definitely not on the Enterprise.

Thanks so much for giving this a try despite your reservations!