You guys are too kind, I swear.
Ann, you picked out two of the passages that grabbed me the most, too! Thank you so much for the feedback.
And TVNerd, thank you! I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying this little series. It's been fun to write, minus the nerve-wracking moments of self-doubt! But the comments I've gotten keep me coming back to the keyboard.
Also, Ursie, thanks for reading, and for the feedback!
Seriously, guys, thanks for all your comments. They've made writing this "Terms" series so so so much fun.