what some call insanity

That means a lot. Thank you so much! I'm fascinated by Sarah in the earlier seasons especially, but some of those edges are still there as late as season five; she's such a great character to explore.

ETA: And again, thank you! My love for Maria probably shines through here, but I've always seen her as being just as much a rock for Sarah Jane as Sarah Jane was for her. This is pretty obvious in season one, but before Clyde showed up, I can see Maria feeling torn between Luke and Sarah Jane and finally giving that well deserved shove, as you said!