I love your take on Cordelia.

Some how I don't think she can, but I noticed she never answered him on the protecting her mom.

Ah Cordelia, so young and yet so wise. She's one of my favorite characters. Well, she was until they put her on Angel and made a big Mary Sue out of her.

i think i see where you're going with this...excellent and very original idea...love this story so much! off to read more now :)