I hate to be nitpicky, Hairdog, but it was "88 miles per hour!!!" Yes, I've seen the BTTF movies WAY too many times...
Choc,
I think you did exactly what you needed to do and exactly what was required. Things had gone too far for any other plan of action. Try not to second guess yourself.
If you can get Mrs.Choc to go forward with MC, you've taken a huge step forward. I'm so happy that cac has agreed to do this. I am afraid of going through the process, but I believe it is the only way to get through to the other side.