Chris deserved a bit of happiness. *nodnod* I was originally going to send them on their way, but it worked out a different way as you can see. :D

Like I said in an earlier comment, I've felt Empaths when portrayed are always getting overwhelmed by emotions and have some sort of breakdown or pass out. I wasn't to try something else. :)

Buck is a lot of fun to write. *grins*

*smirks* Yes, the cliffhanger....*insert ebil laughter*