The problem I have with your analogy SG, is that it does in fact burn to step thru the ring of fire. ask anyone here who stepped thru it whether they were first or second. Ive been both first and second.
It burns like hell, and when burned you are going to look for salve anywhere/anyhow is best for you. It also burns going out and coming back in. It doesnt kill you(usually).
I understand why LFL went thru the ring of fire and found her salve and someone to tend her burn. I understand why Mr. was prompted to go thru the burn back.
My point is, Why did Mr. go thru the fire the first time? It had to be something that was equal to the burn. its not easy allowing the person who burned you to help you. Its not easy to help the person who burned you. Heck its not easy helping them when they havnt burned you.
There is a lot of intimacy on the other end though. I assume.
