Yikes - computer crashes are no fun! Been there, done that and I'm now ultra paranoid about WIPs because I did lose a good chunk of writing during the last one. Really glad to hear you've recovered from it - and it didn't set you back too much.

And ugh... yeah, I totally understand where you're at. I'm the same way with mine. I think I've been so focused on action that I've sort of left emotional progress behind. Outlining is a great idea to bring them back in line with each other.

Good luck!!