Somehow I had a feeling from the first chapter that Jo and Tom would find deeper connection with each other...

And what a poignant question to hold about what "taking the bad guys down" exactly means. I'm with you about a world where there might be a positive transformation for all, and where no one has to lose out. It reminds me of that one article we worked on when I was doing the WTK summaries. Getting the masses what they need actually can benefit the power elites of the world.