I found this story not long after learning of Final Fantasy VII in Sept 2008, and becoming enamored with the concept of Zack & Cloud together. Although I have read at least a hundred other fan fics about them since then, this story remains one of my favorites. Cloud's trauma with Zack's death makes his return more intense, and the time they take to accept it, makes it more realistic. I adore the implication that they DID have an intimate relationship before Zack's supposed death. (remembering "The Roof," and when they are together at the end, it's "just like before"). So, even if Zack really was dead and did not return, at least Cloud had those good memories. I'm a little curious what Tifa's role is in the household, how she came to hang around. But apparently it's platonic ... good! Indeed, "For those of us that needed a more happily ever after," The need is fulfilled. THANK YOU.