Thank you! The artist really cooked with Flea, for sure. I've gone on record as saying the cover art for this chapter is my favourite, too. I love how much progress is encapsulated in such a simple image.
Your theories and thoughts are very entertaining for me! I look forward to showing you how hot or cold you are.
I'm really grateful for the Ted appreciation, too. To me, there's nothing more attractive (platonic or otherwise) about someone than when they can let almost anything wash off their back if they know it's coming from a place of pain. Ted's definitely been around the block with vulnerable people who are hurting and lashing out many times before.
I hope you enjoy what comes next! I'm hoping to get Chapter 8 out in December. <3