Just sent a PM to Tim. I realized my story will seem incomplete to anyone who won't listen to the actual album, as the song where the story reaches its climax and conclusion isn't referred to in my writeup at all. This was intended as you're supposed to listen along with the story (then it makes perfect sense, I promise). Everything is explained before this penultimate song and then you're supposed to draw your own (obvious) conclusions. But if you're not listening to the album, my story will likely seem pointless to you.
Long story short, I really recommend listening along while you're reading.
I'm ready to go next I think, let's change the mood after all the apocalypse and whatnot