Thank you! I'm glad that you were able to plough your way through 34 chapters as I think seeing them all ahead is a more daunting prospect than joining a story at the start and coming along for the ride.
As for Adam and what he calls her, I guess it is a combination of how he always has thought of her and the lack of a decent alternative. Anyway, he now has a 'mom' which is what really matters to him.
Oh boy, we're off on another of Geron's romantic tales. This time though it appears the stars and planets will be viewed from earth by telescope rather than close up.