Chapter 30 will help with your nomination in 2008. As for 19, that was the most evil cliffhanger I have ever seen on this site. It was so earthshaking that I posted for the very first time because of it! Your evil cliffhangers are responsible for my prolific posting. You created a monster.
Yes, I feel sorry for Cody. He is mistreated almost as much as Eric.
On the surface that may be true, but looks can be deceiving. My grandparents were together for over 50 years. There were times they could not even stand to be in the room. They also fought contantly. I think arguments are rare in good relationships. Some will say otherwise, but there are some who don't. Finding someone that compatible is a rarity in itself though.
I enjoy making people smile. As for the sweetness, I had some inspiration here and there.
Yes, that is whole idea. I was fantasizing about being with that special someone and not caring what is happening elsewhere in the world.