That was one of the SWEETEST chapters I've ever read. I hate to say that I blew straight through it, but, omg, did that really yank on my heartstrings. Aaryn, I don't know how you keep outdoing yourself. Props and then some.
I just finished and I can't WAIT for an update! The cliffhanger was perfect, and I already see how it would go down if Zack responds the way I imagined.