Thank you all so much for reading and for your incredible feedback! *loves* I know I sound like a walking — er, typing — cliche, but it really does make my day.
And I know this was a bit of a short chapter, heavy on dialogue and woefully light on action (and I was a little antsy about posting it as-is, truth be told) but you guys are awesome for bearing with me through this part. Hugs and Starbucks all around!
Ann, I know to say that you're uber-busy right now is an understatement, but thank you so much for taking the time to post such a lengthy comment!!
Seriously, I'm so glad you enjoyed this part!
Again, thank you guys so much for the terrific feedback!
