Beta reader sought

SV futurefic, roughly 26,000 words.  Needs work on the end; I'm looking for brainstorming ideas or at least "this is the part that isn't working" and I will try to find new inspiration.  Payment in eternal gratitude.

Also, nearly a month ago a lovely anonymous person gave me a virtual gift for my LJ, which was so sweet, and then I got caught up in the end of the semester, exam-writing, and various and sundry other real-life distractions.  So thank you, belatedly; if I can essay a drabble or something in gratitude, let me know in comments and I'll give it a try. 

Warning: I'm scheduled to go into the hospital on the 11th, so progress on either of these may be interrupted for a bit.