It's finally up on FF.net - I've been crazed with visiting parents and a lot going on at work. Still hope to finish it soon; the story is definitely getting there. I hereby SWEAR to make up for the drawn-out separation with one hell of a fabulous reunion!
Here's the link to chapter 16:
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4621636/16/A_Sort_of_Homecoming For those new to the story, here's the link to chapter 1:
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4621636/1/A_Sort_of_Homecoming