I am sorry. I feel that I was probably one of the ones contributing to your stress on this point, and that was completely in no way my intention. I loved Rose already because of the initial stories, and specifically hadn't re-read them since I found out that you didn't want us to (they're just stuck in my brain). But of course I recognize that the published universe is REAL canon and anything you cut was done because it was what was right for the book and for Rose and that you obviously know what you're doing.

I didn't realize bringing up the other stories would make you sad. I love the book. I'm sorry. :(