Thanks for sharing this, Wolf. It's a great way of remembering a very personable and popular author, and a good friend to many on this site.
It's unfortunate you couldn't finish the project with Carlos, but perhaps this very intriguing beginning could be developed into more? A world of its own? Or I can conceive of ways it could be integrated into Running with the Pack. Sorry, my imagination is running wild
I also note elements in this chapter which parallel events in your earlier writing. Experiences, even less than optimal ones, can be very useful when developing stories.