You just slay me with how TENDER the first part of this chapter is. That swell of emotion that Zack feels when he sees her -- I want to shelter that feeling, it's so fragile. I don't know why but it reminds me of the first time I held a just hatched chick. This fluttering, delicate, warm thing in my hand that I just want to cup and protect.

I'm loving the different facets of Zach we're seeing. The indignation, anger, calculating mind and the fear underneath. Makes him whole, three-dimensional.

Ever? Ever Carradine? Or someone else? I've had her on the brain since Eureka. Love that girl!

Y'all rock so hard! I'm never disappointed when I read your work. I've only had my expectations exceeded every time.