Hi waterknob, that day could have highlighted the stress you were under to your manager, and understandable stress from all the extra pressure on you. So maybe they talked to your bosses in a good way about the pressure???
You're right mouthing of could get you fired, but I'm wondering if you could maybe be a bit more "forceful" in general when they are making "unrealistic demands" on you?????
Glad things have got a bit better with the bosses though........just if things are really hard, don't forget your health (mental and physical) is worth way more than any job. And if in the longrun it's going to lead to you needing to be off anyway..........
And if you need time off sick sometime, no trying to work through it, OK??
No-one's superhuman, and if working is only going to make it worse..........
Still, hope you have a better weekend!!! Try just making the most of it, yes?? You deserve it!!!

Alison