I'd be happy to help. Cece & I could stash your VX in our garage until it's picked up. I am working until 2PM on the 28th at O'hare (hope that's where you are flying out of... not Midway), but if I can help I will. I'll send you a PM with my cell number and wait for your call.
~ Gill
Take some pics while you have the ebony and proton together.