Hi!
This is a great part!
“Goodbye, Lois,” I say softly. I walk up behind her and place a kiss, ever so gently, in her hair.
I read this bit and I can't help to get teary-eyed.

This is so heart wrenching. I read this and can see this scene in my head.
Just two more parts left? I hope in the last two everything will turn out okay.
I'll try to come back for a proper fdk. Sorry it's short.