Well, flat bed arrived to a friend's shop...car is dirty, but no damage noted!* Hoped the main serpentine and coolant hose would take 20 mins...times myself...42 minutes!* I despise road side repairs, but this one was simple and permanent - fortunately!
It runs!
Drove 45 mins home with nary an issue.* Today I blasted it at the car wash...ridding of coolant spillage.* Phew!