Excellent chapter. you say so much without over-telling. A long description about everyone's feelings post-funeral is unnecessary, because we, as readers, can fill in the blanks with our own perceptions and understandings about how the characters are dealing with the situation. The same is true for Max - you provide just enough insight to pull out our heartstrings and make us long for peace for that boy. We can interpret his needs with empathy. And, you give us hope that he will receive some of that peace with care from Louis and Don. There's a lot of love in this chapter, and you present it brilliantly.