Hee. I'll see what I can do. :)

That was what I was trying to get to. We only ever see him coping -- at least until towards the end of the season -- but there have to be times when he doesn't, when he lets it get to him so he doesn't crack. I like the idea of him hiding it away, giving into it all, just for a while. It's very human and a very Sheppard thing to do, I think, so I'm glad you liked. *g*